Township Road over Mud Creek
PoorPosted for loadCuster County, Nebraska · 3E 1S of Mason City #616 · Structure no. C002157605
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road over Mud Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over Mud Creek in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Township Road over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township Road over Mud 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Township Road over Mud Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Township Road over Mud Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.