US Bridges

Road 509 Av over Mud Creek

Good

Greeley County, Nebraska · 1.7N 3E Spalding · Structure no. C003934715

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
Daily traffic
125
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 509 Av over Mud Creek is a steel culvert carrying Road 509 Av over Mud Creek in Greeley County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 509 Av
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.7N 3E Spalding
RouteCounty Highway 2250
CountyGreeley County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7213, -98.3103
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans0
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2011)
Projected traffic125 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 509 Av over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 509 Av over Mud 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Road 509 Av over Mud Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Road 509 Av over Mud Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Road 509 Av over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.