US Bridges

Old Potash HWY over Prairie Creek

Fair

Hall County, Nebraska · 6.3N 1.4W of Wood River · Structure no. C004002010

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Potash HWY over Prairie Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Potash HWY over Prairie Creek in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 5 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2033. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Potash HWY
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location6.3N 1.4W of Wood River
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyHall County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9168, -98.6349
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2013)
Projected traffic115 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Old Potash HWY over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Potash HWY over Prairie 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Potash HWY over Prairie Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Potash HWY over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Potash HWY over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.