US Bridges

County Road 16 over E Fk Maple Creek

Fair

Colfax County, Nebraska · JCT N15/N91 5E 3.4S · Structure no. C001903140

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over E Fk Maple Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 16 over E Fk Maple Creek in Colfax County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 60 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesE Fk Maple Creek
LocationJCT N15/N91 5E 3.4S
RouteCounty Highway 3155
CountyColfax County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.6646, -96.9642
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2011)
Projected traffic65 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over E Fk Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is County Road 16 over E Fk Maple 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over E Fk Maple Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is County Road 16 over E Fk Maple Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over E Fk Maple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.