US Bridges

US6 over Indian Creek

Good

Fillmore County, Nebraska · 3E Fairmont · Structure no. S006 26001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,875
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US6 over Indian Creek in Fillmore County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,875 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,438 by 2038. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS6
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3E Fairmont
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates40.6404, -97.5236
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,875 (2018)
Projected traffic2,438 by 2038
Trucks16%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US6 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US6 over Indian 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US6 over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,875 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US6 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US6 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.