US Bridges

5th St/Fas 1745 over Mud Creek

Fair

Custer County, Nebraska · Broken Bow 5th @ B · Structure no. M035516503

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,475
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th St/Fas 1745 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 5th St/Fas 1745 over Mud Creek in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,475 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,475 by 2033. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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Carries5th St/Fas 1745
CrossesMud Creek
LocationBroken Bow 5th @ B
RouteCity Street 1745
CountyCuster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4048, -99.6357
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,475 (2011)
Projected traffic2,475 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 5th St/Fas 1745 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th St/Fas 1745 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 5th St/Fas 1745 over Mud Creek carry?

About 2,475 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 5th St/Fas 1745 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 5th St/Fas 1745 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.