US Bridges

Township Road over South Creek

Good

Dixon County, Nebraska · 2.5E 1N of Martinsburg · Structure no. C002622530

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over South Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over South Creek in Dixon County, Nebraska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesSouth Creek
Location2.5E 1N of Martinsburg
RouteCounty Highway 225
CountyDixon County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.5217, -96.78
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed80.8 mi (130 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over South Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over South Creek 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 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 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over South Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.