Maple Street over Flag Creek
FairPosted for loadHarlan County, Nebraska · Orleans Maple @ Colorado · Structure no. M185513203P
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maple Street over Flag Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Street over Flag Creek in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 472 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Maple Street over Flag Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Maple Street over Flag 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Maple Street over Flag Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Maple Street over Flag Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Maple Street over Flag Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.