US Bridges

N2/N92 over Mud Creek Tributary

Good

Custer County, Nebraska · 1SE Berwyn · Structure no. S002 28844

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,175
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2/N92 over Mud Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying N2/N92 over Mud Creek Tributary in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,175 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,286 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN2/N92
CrossesMud Creek Tributary
Location1SE Berwyn
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates41.3405, -99.48
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,175 (2018)
Projected traffic4,286 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 Tributary built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2/N92 over Mud Creek Tributary 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/N92 over Mud Creek Tributary carry?

About 3,175 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N2/N92 over Mud Creek Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N2/N92 over Mud Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.