US Bridges

N105 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Nemaha County, Nebraska · 1S Johnson · Structure no. S105 02688

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
895
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N105 over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N105 over Muddy Creek in Nemaha County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 895 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,343 by 2038. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN105
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1S Johnson
RouteState Highway 105
Coordinates40.3951, -96.0093
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic895 (2018)
Projected traffic1,343 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N105 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is N105 over Muddy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does N105 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 895 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N105 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N105 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.