US Bridges

US136 over Brawners Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Nebraska · 1E Fairbury · Structure no. S136 15156

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,710
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over Brawners Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US136 over Brawners Creek in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 89 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 6 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 2,710 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,794 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesUS136
CrossesBrawners Creek
Location1E Fairbury
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyJefferson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1497, -97.16
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,710 (2018)
Projected traffic3,794 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US136 over Brawners Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US136 over Brawners 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US136 over Brawners Creek carry?

About 2,710 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US136 over Brawners Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US136 over Brawners Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.