US Bridges

RD Aa over Liberty Creek

Fair

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · 6W N14 Clay Cl · Structure no. C006500225

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD Aa over Liberty Creek is a concrete slab carrying RD Aa over Liberty Creek in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRD Aa
CrossesLiberty Creek
Location6W N14 Clay Cl
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyNuckolls County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3505, -98.1696
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD Aa over Liberty Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD Aa over Liberty 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RD Aa over Liberty Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is RD Aa over Liberty Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RD Aa over Liberty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.