US Bridges

US136 over Mud Creek

Fair

Gage County, Nebraska · 1E Filley · Structure no. S136 19041

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,195
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US136 over Mud Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 1,195 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,793 by 2038. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS136
CrossesMud Creek
Location1E Filley
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.2905, -96.5213
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,195 (2018)
Projected traffic1,793 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 US136 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US136 over Mud 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US136 over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,195 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US136 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US136 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.