US Bridges

2900 RD over Liberty Creek

Good

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · 2.9E 2.4N Lawrence · Structure no. C006510935

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2900 RD over Liberty Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2900 RD over Liberty Creek in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries2900 RD
CrossesLiberty Creek
Location2.9E 2.4N Lawrence
RouteCounty Highway 109
CountyNuckolls County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3316, -98.1995
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2003)
Projected traffic8 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2900 RD over Liberty Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is 2900 RD over Liberty 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 2900 RD over Liberty Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 2900 RD over Liberty Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 2900 RD over Liberty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.