US Bridges

E Maple RD over Mud Creek Tributary

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · .5S 3.1E of Holmesville · Structure no. C003414812

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Maple RD over Mud Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying E Maple RD over Mud Creek Tributary in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesE Maple RD
CrossesMud Creek Tributary
Location.5S 3.1E of Holmesville
RouteCounty Highway 148
Coordinates40.18997, -96.59341
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 E Maple RD over Mud Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Maple RD over Mud Creek Tributary 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 2023.

How much traffic does E Maple RD over Mud Creek Tributary carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E Maple RD over Mud Creek Tributary?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns E Maple RD over Mud Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.