US Bridges

US6/US34 over Spring Creek

Fair

Harlan County, Nebraska · 8SE Atlanta · Structure no. S006 14316

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,505
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6/US34 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US6/US34 over Spring Creek in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 87 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 6 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 2,505 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,758 by 2038. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesUS6/US34
CrossesSpring Creek
Location8SE Atlanta
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyHarlan County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3069, -99.5811
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,505 (2018)
Projected traffic3,758 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US6/US34 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US6/US34 over Spring 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US6/US34 over Spring Creek carry?

About 2,505 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US6/US34 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US6/US34 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.