County Highway over Muddy Creek
PoorPosted for loadNemaha County, Nebraska · 1.5W of Johnson · Structure no. C006410520
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Muddy Creek in Nemaha 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Muddy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Muddy Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.