US Bridges

US136 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Furnas County, Nebraska · 5W Oxford · Structure no. S136 00453

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
585
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US136 over Turkey Creek in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 585 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 761 by 2038. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS136
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location5W Oxford
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyFurnas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2711, -99.7342
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2018)
Projected traffic761 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US136 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US136 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 2021.

How much traffic does US136 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US136 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US136 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.