US Bridges

US136 over Cook Creek

Good

Harlan County, Nebraska · 0E Alma · Structure no. S136 03039

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over Cook Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US136 over Cook Creek in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,438 by 2038. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS136
CrossesCook Creek
Location0E Alma
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyHarlan County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1038, -99.3526
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2018)
Projected traffic1,438 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 Cook Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US136 over Cook 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 Cook Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US136 over Cook Creek?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US136 over Cook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.