US Bridges

Fleece Road over Birdwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 8.5N 1.5E of Sutherland · Structure no. C005601605P

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fleece Road over Birdwood Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Fleece Road over Birdwood Creek in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesFleece Road
CrossesBirdwood Creek
Location8.5N 1.5E of Sutherland
RouteCounty Highway 0P16
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.287, -101.09
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2003)
Projected traffic8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fleece Road over Birdwood Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fleece Road over Birdwood 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 Fleece Road over Birdwood Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Fleece Road over Birdwood Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Fleece Road over Birdwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.