US Bridges

N2/N92 over Mud Creek

Fair

Custer County, Nebraska · 6SE Broken Bow · Structure no. S002 28480

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,605
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2/N92 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N2/N92 over Mud Creek in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 3,605 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,687 by 2038. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN2/N92
CrossesMud Creek
Location6SE Broken Bow
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates41.3607, -99.5439
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,605 (2018)
Projected traffic4,687 by 2038
Trucks13%
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/N92 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2/N92 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 November 2024.

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

About 3,605 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N2/N92 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N2/N92 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.