US6/US34 over Blackwood Creek
FairHitchcock County, Nebraska · 2E Culbertson · Structure no. S006 07613
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,335
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US6/US34 over Blackwood Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6/US34 over Blackwood Creek in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 58 years old, older 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 4,335 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,852 by 2038. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US6/US34 over Blackwood Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is US6/US34 over Blackwood 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/US34 over Blackwood Creek carry?
About 4,335 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US6/US34 over Blackwood Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US6/US34 over Blackwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.