US Bridges

US136 over Turkey Creek

Good

Franklin County, Nebraska · 11E Alma · Structure no. S136 04128

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US136 over Turkey Creek in Franklin County, Nebraska. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 725 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2038. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS136
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location11E Alma
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.1037, -99.1496
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2018)
Projected traffic870 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 US136 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US136 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US136 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US136 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US136 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.