US Bridges

North Creek Road over Horse Creek

Good

Nance County, Nebraska · 9W 2S of Fullerton · Structure no. C006302805P

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Creek Road over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Creek Road over Horse Creek in Nance County, Nebraska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesNorth Creek Road
CrossesHorse Creek
Location9W 2S of Fullerton
RouteCounty Highway 0P28
Coordinates41.33, -98.15
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2003)
Projected traffic76 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Creek Road over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Creek Road over 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does North Creek Road over Horse Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is North Creek Road over Horse Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns North Creek Road over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.