6th ST over Mill Creek
PoorCass County, Nebraska · Louisville 6th @ Walnut · Structure no. M1465E1005
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
6th ST over Mill Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 6th ST over Mill Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6th ST over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6th ST over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does 6th ST over Mill Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 6th ST over Mill Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 6th ST over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.