US Bridges

US26/N92 over Mutton Creek

Good

Garden County, Nebraska · 8SE Lisco · Structure no. S026 09841

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,190
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US26/N92 over Mutton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US26/N92 over Mutton Creek in Garden County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,190 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,957 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).

CarriesUS26/N92
CrossesMutton Creek
Location8SE Lisco
RouteU.S. Route 26
Coordinates41.4504, -102.4752
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,190 (2018)
Projected traffic2,957 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed118.1 mi (190 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 US26/N92 over Mutton Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US26/N92 over Mutton 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US26/N92 over Mutton Creek carry?

About 2,190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US26/N92 over Mutton Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US26/N92 over Mutton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.