US Bridges

Irr/Township Road over Lost Creek

FairPosted for load

Knox County, Nebraska · 3N 6.2W of Lindy · Structure no. C005401405P

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr/Township Road over Lost Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Irr/Township Road over Lost Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 142.9 mi (230 km).

Location

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CarriesIrr/Township Road
CrossesLost Creek
Location3N 6.2W of Lindy
RouteCounty Highway 0P14
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.78, -97.8617
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic26 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed142.9 mi (230 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irr/Township Road over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr/Township Road over Lost 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Irr/Township Road over Lost Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Irr/Township Road over Lost Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Irr/Township Road over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.