US Bridges

US136 over Mill Creek

Good

Harlan County, Nebraska · 5E Alma · Structure no. S136 03475

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

About this bridge

US136 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US136 over Mill 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 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS136
CrossesMill Creek
Location5E Alma
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.1038, -99.2726
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 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 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 closed31.1 mi (50 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 Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is US136 over Mill 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 Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is US136 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US136 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.