US Bridges

US136 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Nebraska · 6W Franklin · Structure no. S136 04548

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US136 over Cottonwood Creek in Franklin County, Nebraska. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 852 by 2038. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS136
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location6W Franklin
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyFranklin County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1038, -99.0704
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2018)
Projected traffic852 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US136 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US136 over Cottonwood 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US136 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US136 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US136 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.