US Bridges

Township Road over Prairie Creek

Good

Merrick County, Nebraska · 10S N92 Hall Cl · Structure no. C006100110

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Township Road over Prairie Creek in Merrick County, Nebraska. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesTownship Road
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location10S N92 Hall Cl
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates41.045, -98.2817
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic42 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Prairie 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road over Prairie Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.