Elm Creek Drive over Elm Creek
PoorPosted for loadHitchcock County, Nebraska · 10.5S 1.2E of Culbertson · Structure no. C004405505P
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Creek Drive over Elm Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Creek Drive over Elm Creek in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Creek Drive over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Elm Creek Drive over Elm Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Elm Creek Drive over Elm Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Elm Creek Drive over Elm Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Creek Drive over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.