US Bridges

50th St. over Mill Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · .2S N36 & 50th St. · Structure no. U1825J4905

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

50th St. over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 50th St. over Mill Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Carries50th St.
CrossesMill Creek
Location.2S N36 & 50th St.
RouteCity Street 0P49
Coordinates41.3433, -95.99
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic210 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 50th St. over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 50th St. over Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 50th St. over Mill Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 50th St. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 50th St. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.