US Bridges

US183 over Holt Creek

Good

Keya Paha County, Nebraska · 9N Springview · Structure no. S183 22319

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
555
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 over Holt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US183 over Holt Creek in Keya Paha County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 555 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 749 by 2038. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 km).

CarriesUS183
CrossesHolt Creek
Location9N Springview
RouteU.S. Route 183
Coordinates42.9603, -99.7685
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic555 (2018)
Projected traffic749 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed111.8 mi (180 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US183 over Holt Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US183 over Holt 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US183 over Holt Creek carry?

About 555 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US183 over Holt Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US183 over Holt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.