County Highway over Minnow Creek
PoorPosted for loadDakota County, Nebraska · 5W 3N of Hubbard · Structure no. C002250510
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Minnow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Minnow Creek in Dakota County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Minnow Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Minnow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Minnow Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Minnow Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Minnow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.