US Bridges

County Highway over West Muddy Creek

Good

Frontier County, Nebraska · 14S 1.5W of Eustis · Structure no. C003233620

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over West Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Highway over West Muddy Creek in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesWest Muddy Creek
Location14S 1.5W of Eustis
RouteCounty Highway 336
Coordinates40.4533, -100.0633
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed118.1 mi (190 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over West Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over West Muddy 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does County Highway over West Muddy Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over West Muddy Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over West Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.