US Bridges

US136 over Thompson Creek

Good

Franklin County, Nebraska · In Riverton · Structure no. S136 06247

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
545
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over Thompson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US136 over Thompson Creek in Franklin County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 545 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 709 by 2038. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesUS136
CrossesThompson Creek
LocationIn Riverton
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.0894, -98.7611
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2018)
Projected traffic709 by 2038
Trucks10%
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

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 Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US136 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US136 over Thompson Creek carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US136 over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US136 over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.