US Bridges

US6 over Dee Creek

Fair

Cass County, Nebraska · 1SW Greenwood · Structure no. S006 33065

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,045
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6 over Dee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6 over Dee Creek in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 74 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,045 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,081 by 2038. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS6
CrossesDee Creek
Location1SW Greenwood
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyCass County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9515, -96.4524
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,045 (2018)
Projected traffic9,081 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US6 over Dee Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US6 over Dee Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US6 over Dee Creek carry?

About 5,045 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US6 over Dee Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US6 over Dee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.