US Bridges

US6 over S Br Middle Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT US6/S55A 1.8W · Structure no. S006 30531

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,075
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6 over S Br Middle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US6 over S Br Middle Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 2,075 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,905 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS6
CrossesS Br Middle Creek
LocationJCT US6/S55A 1.8W
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8139, -96.8679
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,075 (2018)
Projected traffic2,905 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 US6 over S Br Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US6 over S Br Middle 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US6 over S Br Middle Creek carry?

About 2,075 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US6 over S Br Middle Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US6 over S Br Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.