US Bridges

Friend RD over Spring Creek

Good

Howard County, Nebraska · .8W 3.4N Cushing · Structure no. C004713705P

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friend RD over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Friend RD over Spring Creek in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2030. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

Location

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CarriesFriend RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.8W 3.4N Cushing
RouteCounty Highway 0P137
CountyHoward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3483, -98.3917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 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 traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Friend RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Friend RD over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does Friend RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Friend RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Friend RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.