Road 3400 over Elk Creek Trib
PoorNuckolls County, Nebraska · 1.5W .25S Nelson · Structure no. C006521925
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 3400 over Elk Creek Trib is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 3400 over Elk Creek Trib in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 3400 over Elk Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 3400 over Elk Creek Trib 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 Road 3400 over Elk Creek Trib carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Road 3400 over Elk Creek Trib?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Road 3400 over Elk Creek Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.