US Bridges

Township Road over South Creek

Fair

Dixon County, Nebraska · 3S 1.5W of Ponca · Structure no. C002612705P

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
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 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesSouth Creek
Location3S 1.5W of Ponca
RouteCounty Highway 0P127
CountyDixon County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.525, -96.7517
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Township Road over South Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over South 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 2023.

How much traffic does Township Road over South Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over South Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over South Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.