US Bridges

County Highway over Indian Creek

Fair

Morrill County, Nebraska · 3N 1.5W Bridgeport · Structure no. C006214210

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Indian Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Highway over Indian Creek in Morrill County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3N 1.5W Bridgeport
RouteCounty Highway 142
CountyMorrill County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7133, -103.1267
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic31 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 County Highway over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Indian 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Highway over Indian Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is County Highway over Indian Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns County Highway over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.