County Highway over Brawners Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Nebraska · JCT US136/N15 .5E .75S · Structure no. C004813005P
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Brawners Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Brawners Creek in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 County Highway over Brawners Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Brawners Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Brawners Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Brawners Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Brawners Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.