US Bridges

County Highway over Gordon Creek

Good

Cherry County, Nebraska · 18S 5E of Crookston · Structure no. C001604805P

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Gordon Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Gordon Creek in Cherry County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 167.8 mi (270 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesGordon Creek
Location18S 5E of Crookston
RouteCounty Highway 0P48
CountyCherry County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.6583, -100.6617
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed167.8 mi (270 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 County Highway over Gordon Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Gordon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Gordon Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Gordon Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Gordon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.