US Bridges

US136 over Foster Creek

Fair

Harlan County, Nebraska · 5SE Oxford · Structure no. S136 01615

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
585
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over Foster Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US136 over Foster Creek in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 84 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 585 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 761 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS136
CrossesFoster Creek
Location5SE Oxford
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyHarlan County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2025, -99.5407
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2018)
Projected traffic761 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US136 over Foster Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US136 over Foster 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 US136 over Foster Creek carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US136 over Foster Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns US136 over Foster Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.