County Highway over M Fk Maple Creek
PoorPosted for loadColfax County, Nebraska · Clarkson · Structure no. C001900415
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 262 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over M Fk Maple Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over M Fk Maple Creek in Colfax County, Nebraska. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2033. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over M Fk Maple Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over M Fk Maple 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 County Highway over M Fk Maple Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over M Fk Maple Creek?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over M Fk Maple Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.