County Highway over Elk Creek
FairPosted for loadNuckolls County, Nebraska · .5W 3.8N Nora · Structure no. C006513120
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Elk Creek in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Elk 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 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Elk Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Elk Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.