US Bridges

Township Road over W Br Thompson Creek

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Nebraska · 34 & S 1/2 · Structure no. C003122910

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over W Br Thompson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over W Br Thompson Creek in Franklin County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 53 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesW Br Thompson Creek
Location34 & S 1/2
RouteCounty Highway 229
CountyFranklin County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2663, -98.9154
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating6.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (1997)
Projected traffic3 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed118.1 mi (190 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 Township Road over W Br Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Township Road over W Br Thompson 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 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road over W Br Thompson Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Township Road over W Br Thompson Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over W Br Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.