US Bridges

Nucor RD over Hadar Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Nebraska · JCT US81/US275B 3N 2.2W · Structure no. C005910405

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nucor RD over Hadar Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nucor RD over Hadar Creek Trib in Madison 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesNucor RD
CrossesHadar Creek Trib
LocationJCT US81/US275B 3N 2.2W
RouteCounty Highway 7704
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.076, -97.4685
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1998)
Projected traffic80 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

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 Nucor RD over Hadar Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Nucor RD over Hadar Creek Trib 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nucor RD over Hadar Creek Trib carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Nucor RD over Hadar Creek Trib?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nucor RD over Hadar Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.