County Highway over East Muddy Creek
PoorPosted for loadFrontier County, Nebraska · 8.5S 2.5W of Eustis · Structure no. C003217505
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over East Muddy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over East Muddy Creek in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over East Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over East Muddy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over East Muddy Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over East Muddy Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over East Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.