US Bridges

Memorial Drive over Mud Creek

Fair

Custer County, Nebraska · 1E of Broken Bow #202 · Structure no. C002126710

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
640
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial Drive over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Memorial Drive over Mud Creek in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesMemorial Drive
CrossesMud Creek
Location1E of Broken Bow #202
RouteCounty Highway 267
CountyCuster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4045, -99.6166
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2003)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Memorial Drive over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Memorial Drive over Mud 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Memorial Drive over Mud Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Memorial Drive over Mud Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Memorial Drive over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.