Fork RD over East Muddy Creek
PoorPosted for loadFrontier County, Nebraska · 10S 1.5W of Eustis · Structure no. C003252820
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fork RD over East Muddy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Fork RD over East Muddy Creek 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Fork RD over East Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fork RD 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 Fork RD over East Muddy Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Fork RD over East Muddy Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Fork RD over East Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.