US Bridges

N2/N70/N92 over Mud Creek

Good

Custer County, Nebraska · 1NW Broken Bow · Structure no. S002 27708

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2/N70/N92 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N2/N70/N92 over Mud Creek in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,063 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN2/N70/N92
CrossesMud Creek
Location1NW Broken Bow
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates41.4023, -99.6707
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2018)
Projected traffic5,063 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N2/N70/N92 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2/N70/N92 over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does N2/N70/N92 over Mud Creek carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N2/N70/N92 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns N2/N70/N92 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.