US Bridges

Road 12 over Turkey Creek Trib

Good

Fillmore County, Nebraska · .8N Geneva · Structure no. C003002330

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 12 over Turkey Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Road 12 over Turkey Creek Trib in Fillmore County, Nebraska. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 12
CrossesTurkey Creek Trib
Location.8N Geneva
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyFillmore County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5528, -97.6147
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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 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 Road 12 over Turkey Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 12 over Turkey Creek Trib 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 12 over Turkey Creek Trib carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 12 over Turkey Creek Trib?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Road 12 over Turkey Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.