US Bridges

US6 over Callahan Creek

Good

Cass County, Nebraska · 3NE Greenwood · Structure no. S006 33485

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,815
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6 over Callahan Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US6 over Callahan Creek in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,815 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,186 by 2038. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS6
CrossesCallahan Creek
Location3NE Greenwood
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates40.9999, -96.404
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,815 (2018)
Projected traffic8,186 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US6 over Callahan Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US6 over Callahan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US6 over Callahan Creek carry?

About 4,815 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US6 over Callahan Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US6 over Callahan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.