US Bridges

County Highway over Turkey Creek

Good

Fillmore County, Nebraska · 1N Geneva · Structure no. C003002500

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,340
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Highway over Turkey Creek in Fillmore County, Nebraska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,340 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,476 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1N Geneva
RouteCounty Highway 250
CountyFillmore County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5436, -97.5958
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,340 (2006)
Projected traffic7,476 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 County Highway over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Turkey Creek carry?

About 5,340 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.