US Bridges

Kodiak Road over Rope Creek

FairPosted for load

Harlan County, Nebraska · 1.6E of Orleans · Structure no. C004223205P

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kodiak Road over Rope Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Kodiak Road over Rope Creek in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesKodiak Road
CrossesRope Creek
Location1.6E of Orleans
RouteCounty Highway 0P232
CountyHarlan County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1293, -99.4144
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kodiak Road over Rope Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kodiak Road over Rope 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Kodiak Road over Rope Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Kodiak Road over Rope Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Kodiak Road over Rope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.