US136 over Rope Creek
GoodHarlan County, Nebraska · 2E Orleans · Structure no. S136 02509
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,270
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US136 over Rope Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US136 over Rope Creek in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 76 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,689 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US136 over Rope Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is US136 over Rope Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does US136 over Rope Creek carry?
About 1,270 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US136 over Rope Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US136 over Rope Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.