Township Road over South Creek
PoorPosted for loadDixon County, Nebraska · 1N 2E of Martinsburg · Structure no. C002612305P
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road over South Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over South Creek in Dixon County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road over South Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township Road over South 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Township Road over South Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Township Road over South Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road over South Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.