US Bridges

US183 over Turkey Creek

Good

Harlan County, Nebraska · 7S Holdrege · Structure no. S183 02243

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,675
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US183 over Turkey Creek in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,675 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,778 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesUS183
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location7S Holdrege
RouteU.S. Route 183
Coordinates40.3259, -99.3684
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,675 (2018)
Projected traffic4,778 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 US183 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US183 over Turkey 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 2021.

How much traffic does US183 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 3,675 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US183 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US183 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.