US Bridges

Mill Street over Oak Creek

Good

Howard County, Nebraska · Dannebrog Mill @3rd North · Structure no. M0665E2105

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street over Oak Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mill Street over Oak Creek in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesMill Street
CrossesOak Creek
LocationDannebrog Mill @3rd North
RouteCity Street 0E21
Coordinates41.12, -98.5467
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 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 traffic210 (1997)
Projected traffic294 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mill Street over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Street over Oak 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Mill Street over Oak Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over Oak Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.