US Bridges

County Highway over Muddy Creek

Good

Nemaha County, Nebraska · 3.4W .3N Johnson · Structure no. C006400120

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Muddy Creek in Nemaha County, Nebraska. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location3.4W .3N Johnson
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates40.4139, -96.0661
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Muddy 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 County Highway over Muddy Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns County Highway over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.