US Bridges

US6 over Bobtail Creek

Fair

Hitchcock County, Nebraska · 1E Palisade · Structure no. S006 05795

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,405
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6 over Bobtail Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US6 over Bobtail Creek in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,405 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,967 by 2038. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesUS6
CrossesBobtail Creek
Location1E Palisade
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyHitchcock County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3445, -101.104
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,405 (2018)
Projected traffic1,967 by 2038
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 US6 over Bobtail Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US6 over Bobtail Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US6 over Bobtail Creek carry?

About 1,405 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US6 over Bobtail Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US6 over Bobtail Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.