US Bridges

County Road 4 over Maple Creek

FairPosted for load

Dodge County, Nebraska · Rd. 4 Bet. M & N S.Br. · Structure no. C002700710

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Maple Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 4 over Maple Creek in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesMaple Creek
LocationRd. 4 Bet. M & N S.Br.
RouteCounty Highway 3465
CountyDodge County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.5624, -96.8482
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.2 US tons
Inventory rating7.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2011)
Projected traffic70 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4 over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is County Road 4 over Maple 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over Maple Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is County Road 4 over Maple Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.