Valley RD over Deer Creek
FairHoward County, Nebraska · 1E Boelus · Structure no. C004700705
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley RD over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley RD over Deer Creek in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Valley RD over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley RD over Deer 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Valley RD over Deer Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Valley RD over Deer Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Valley RD over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.