US Bridges

RD 13 over Maple Creek

Fair

Dodge County, Nebraska · Rd. 13 Bet. M & N · Structure no. C002702515

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 13 over Maple Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 13 over Maple Creek in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 13
CrossesMaple Creek
LocationRd. 13 Bet. M & N
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyDodge County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.5635, -96.6744
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 RD 13 over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 13 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RD 13 over Maple Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is RD 13 over Maple Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD 13 over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.