US Bridges

US26 over Wild Horse Creek

Good

Morrill County, Nebraska · 8E Minatare · Structure no. S026 04114

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,205
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US26 over Wild Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US26 over Wild Horse Creek in Morrill County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 4,205 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,467 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesUS26
CrossesWild Horse Creek
Location8E Minatare
RouteU.S. Route 26
Coordinates41.8165, -103.3405
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,205 (2018)
Projected traffic5,467 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US26 over Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US26 over Wild Horse 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US26 over Wild Horse Creek carry?

About 4,205 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US26 over Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US26 over Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.