County Highway over Big Creek
PoorPosted for loadCherry County, Nebraska · 6.5W 2.5N of Brownlee · Structure no. C0E1603505P
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Big Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over Big Creek in Cherry County, Nebraska. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 125 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 192.6 mi (310 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is County Highway over Big 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Big Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Big Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.