County Highway over Blakely Creek
PoorClosed to trafficNuckolls County, Nebraska · .5E Superior · Structure no. C006514815
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2003 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
County Highway over Blakely Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Blakely Creek in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Blakely Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is County Highway over Blakely Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Blakely Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Blakely Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Blakely Creek?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).