US Bridges

Road 11 over Turkey Creek

Good

Fillmore County, Nebraska · 1W .8N Geneva · Structure no. C003002115

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 11 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 11 over Turkey Creek in Fillmore 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2033. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 11
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1W .8N Geneva
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyFillmore County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5495, -97.6337
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2003)
Projected traffic255 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 11 over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is Road 11 over Turkey 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 2021.

How much traffic does Road 11 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 11 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Road 11 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.