US Bridges

County Highway over E Br Muddy Creek

Good

Gosper County, Nebraska · 15S 4.5W of Elwood · Structure no. C003714810

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over E Br Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Highway over E Br Muddy Creek in Gosper County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesE Br Muddy Creek
Location15S 4.5W of Elwood
RouteCounty Highway 148
Coordinates40.365, -99.95
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2003)
Projected traffic8 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over E Br Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over E Br Muddy 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 2022.

How much traffic does County Highway over E Br Muddy Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over E Br Muddy Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over E Br Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.