US Bridges

US6 over Camp Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 3SW Greenwood · Structure no. S006 32879

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,845
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6 over Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US6 over Camp Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5,845 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,813 by 2038. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS6
CrossesCamp Creek
Location3SW Greenwood
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates40.939, -96.4829
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,845 (2018)
Projected traffic10,813 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US6 over Camp 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US6 over Camp Creek carry?

About 5,845 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US6 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US6 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.