US Bridges

North Macon Road over N Br Timber Creek

FairPosted for load

Nance County, Nebraska · 1S 5W of Belgrade · Structure no. C006311210

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Macon Road over N Br Timber Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Macon Road over N Br Timber Creek in Nance County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Macon Road
CrossesN Br Timber Creek
Location1S 5W of Belgrade
RouteCounty Highway 112
CountyNance County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4496, -98.1666
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.1 US tons
Inventory rating6.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Macon Road over N Br Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Macon Road over N Br Timber 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does North Macon Road over N Br Timber Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is North Macon Road over N Br Timber Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns North Macon Road over N Br Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.