US Bridges

Road a over Oak Creek

Good

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · 6W N14 Kansas Sl · Structure no. C006505010

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road a over Oak Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road a over Oak Creek in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesRoad a
CrossesOak Creek
Location6W N14 Kansas Sl
RouteCounty Highway 7589
Coordinates40.0024, -98.212
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1998)
Projected traffic59 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Road a over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road a over Oak 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Road a over Oak Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Road a over Oak Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road a over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.