US Bridges

US275 over Mud Creek

Good

Dodge County, Nebraska · Njct US275/N91 · Structure no. S275 12670R

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,160
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US275 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US275 over Mud Creek in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,160 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,690 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesUS275
CrossesMud Creek
LocationNjct US275/N91
RouteU.S. Route 275
Coordinates41.706, -96.709
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,160 (2020)
Projected traffic7,690 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US275 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US275 over Mud 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US275 over Mud Creek carry?

About 6,160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US275 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US275 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.