US Bridges

59 RD over Mud Creek

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · JCT US77/L-34F 5.5E 2.9S · Structure no. C003402910P

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

59 RD over Mud Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 59 RD over Mud Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 295 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Carries59 RD
CrossesMud Creek
LocationJCT US77/L-34F 5.5E 2.9S
RouteCounty Highway 3265
Coordinates40.17758, -96.64296
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2011)
Projected traffic295 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 59 RD over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 59 RD over Mud 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 2024.

How much traffic does 59 RD over Mud Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 59 RD over Mud Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 59 RD over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.