Township Road 32 over Prairie Creek
PoorPosted for loadMerrick County, Nebraska · 1.5NW of Silver Creek · Structure no. C006106305
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 32 over Prairie Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 32 over Prairie Creek in Merrick County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1954, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 32 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is Township Road 32 over Prairie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Township Road 32 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Township Road 32 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 32 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.