US Bridges

US6/US34 over Muddy Creek

Good

Furnas County, Nebraska · 1W Arapahoe · Structure no. S006 12568

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,475
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6/US34 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US6/US34 over Muddy Creek in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,475 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,465 by 2038. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesUS6/US34
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1W Arapahoe
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyFurnas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3062, -99.9118
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,475 (2018)
Projected traffic3,465 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US6/US34 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US6/US34 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US6/US34 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 2,475 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US6/US34 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US6/US34 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.