US Bridges

Mill RD over Pawnee Creek Trib

Fair

Cass County, Nebraska · 1N 1W of Murdock · Structure no. C001301825

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill RD over Pawnee Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill RD over Pawnee Creek Trib in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesMill RD
CrossesPawnee Creek Trib
Location1N 1W of Murdock
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyCass County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.943, -96.305
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourScour critical; bridge has failed and is closed
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2003)
Projected traffic76 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill RD over Pawnee Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill RD over Pawnee Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Mill RD over Pawnee Creek Trib carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Mill RD over Pawnee Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mill RD over Pawnee Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.