US Bridges

9th & B ST over Mud Creek

Fair

Custer County, Nebraska · In Broken Bow · Structure no. M0355L6305

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th & B ST over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 9th & B ST over Mud Creek in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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Carries9th & B ST
CrossesMud Creek
LocationIn Broken Bow
RouteCity Street 0L63
CountyCuster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4044, -99.6406
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 (21.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic125 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 9th & B ST over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th & B ST 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 9th & B ST over Mud Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 9th & B ST over Mud Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns 9th & B ST over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.