County Highway over Muddy Creek
PoorPosted for loadGosper County, Nebraska · 15S 5W of Elwood · Structure no. C003714805
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Muddy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over Muddy Creek in Gosper County, Nebraska. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Muddy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Muddy Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.