County Highway over Curtis Creek
PoorPosted for loadFrontier County, Nebraska · 3W .5N of Moorefield · Structure no. C003220210
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Curtis Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Highway over Curtis Creek in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Curtis Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is County Highway over Curtis 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Curtis Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Curtis Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Curtis Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.