US Bridges

10th Ave over Mud Creek

Fair

Custer County, Nebraska · Broken Bow 10th @ B · Structure no. M0355K6305

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Ave over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 10th Ave over Mud Creek in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,800 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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Carries10th Ave
CrossesMud Creek
LocationBroken Bow 10th @ B
RouteCity Street 1741
CountyCuster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.404, -99.6418
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2011)
Projected traffic2,800 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 10th Ave over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th Ave 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 10th Ave over Mud Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 10th Ave over Mud Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns 10th Ave over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.