US Bridges

Page RD over Turkey Creek

Fair

Howard County, Nebraska · 1.5E 3S Farwell · Structure no. C004711710

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Page RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Page RD over Turkey Creek in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2033. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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CarriesPage RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.5E 3S Farwell
RouteCounty Highway 117
CountyHoward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.17, -98.595
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic35 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Page RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Page RD over Turkey 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Page RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Page RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Page RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.