US Bridges

Haugen Creek RD over Houghin Creek

Fair

Keya Paha County, Nebraska · .5N N137 Rock Cl · Structure no. C005208705P

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haugen Creek RD over Houghin Creek is a concrete slab carrying Haugen Creek RD over Houghin Creek in Keya Paha County, Nebraska. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesHaugen Creek RD
CrossesHoughin Creek
Location.5N N137 Rock Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0P87
CountyKeya Paha County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.7895, -99.3355
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

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 Haugen Creek RD over Houghin Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haugen Creek RD over Houghin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Haugen Creek RD over Houghin Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Haugen Creek RD over Houghin Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Haugen Creek RD over Houghin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.