County Highway over Little Blue River
PoorNuckolls County, Nebraska · .5S Oak · Structure no. C006513905P
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 214 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Little Blue River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Little Blue River in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 114 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 4 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.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is County Highway over Little Blue River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Little Blue River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Little Blue River?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.