US Bridges

Road 22 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Nebraska · 1.7W 1.2N Milligan · Structure no. C003004325

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 22 over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 22 over Turkey Creek in Fillmore County, Nebraska. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 56 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 22
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.7W 1.2N Milligan
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyFillmore County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5236, -97.4258
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 22 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Road 22 over Turkey 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Road 22 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 22 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Road 22 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.