US26 over Lower Dugout Creek
GoodMorrill County, Nebraska · 12E Northport · Structure no. S026 07462
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,040
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US26 over Lower Dugout Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US26 over Lower Dugout Creek in Morrill County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,754 by 2038. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US26 over Lower Dugout Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is US26 over Lower Dugout 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 Lower Dugout Creek carry?
About 2,040 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US26 over Lower Dugout Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US26 over Lower Dugout Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.