US Bridges

US6/US34 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Furnas County, Nebraska · 8E Arapahoe · Structure no. S006 13462

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,325
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6/US34 over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6/US34 over Turkey Creek in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 87 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,325 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,488 by 2038. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS6/US34
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location8E Arapahoe
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyFurnas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3071, -99.7425
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,325 (2018)
Projected traffic3,488 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US6/US34 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US6/US34 over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

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

About 2,325 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US6/US34 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US6/US34 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.