US Bridges

Main Street over Turkey Creek

Good

Franklin County, Nebraska · Naponee Main @ Broadway · Structure no. M169000515

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Main Street over Turkey Creek in Franklin County, Nebraska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2028. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationNaponee Main @ Broadway
RouteCity Street 1925
Coordinates40.0739, -99.1416
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2008)
Projected traffic250 by 2028
Trucks15%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Main Street over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Turkey Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.