Road 4500 over Spring Creek
PoorClosed to trafficNuckolls County, Nebraska · .7S Ruskin · Structure no. C006504110
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 4500 over Spring Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 4500 over Spring Creek in Nuckolls 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 4500 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 4500 over Spring 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Road 4500 over Spring Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Road 4500 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Road 4500 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.