US Bridges

County Highway over M Fk Maple Creek

Fair

Colfax County, Nebraska · 2.2S 2.5E of Clarkson · Structure no. C001911010

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over M Fk Maple Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Highway over M Fk Maple Creek in Colfax 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesM Fk Maple Creek
Location2.2S 2.5E of Clarkson
RouteCounty Highway 110
CountyColfax County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.685, -97.0683
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over M Fk Maple Creek built?

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

What condition is County Highway over M 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over M Fk Maple Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over M Fk Maple Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over M Fk Maple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.