US Bridges

County Highway over West Muddy Creek

Good

Frontier County, Nebraska · 6.5W 6.5S of Eustis · Structure no. C003262015

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over West Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over West Muddy Creek in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesWest Muddy Creek
Location6.5W 6.5S of Eustis
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyFrontier County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.57, -100.1633
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 County Highway over West Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 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 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over West Muddy Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over West Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.