US Bridges

Road H over Middle Creek

Good

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · 5N 8.3W Superior · Structure no. C006513610

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road H over Middle Creek is a steel culvert carrying Road H over Middle Creek in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad H
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location5N 8.3W Superior
RouteCounty Highway 136
CountyNuckolls County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.104, -98.2333
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road H over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road H over Middle 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 2022.

How much traffic does Road H over Middle Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road H over Middle Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Road H over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.