US Bridges

Field Drive over Muddy Creek Trib

GoodPosted for load

Frontier County, Nebraska · 4S Eustis E Canyon RD · Structure no. C003208110P

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Field Drive over Muddy Creek Trib is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Field Drive over Muddy Creek Trib in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 26 ft (8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesField Drive
CrossesMuddy Creek Trib
Location4S Eustis E Canyon RD
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountyFrontier County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6098, -100.0223
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2003)
Projected traffic3 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 Field Drive over Muddy Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Field Drive over Muddy Creek Trib 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Field Drive over Muddy Creek Trib carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Field Drive over Muddy Creek Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Field Drive over Muddy Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.