4th ST over Lost Creek
PoorPosted for loadNuckolls County, Nebraska · Superior Park RD @ Fourth · Structure no. M2360C2105
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
4th ST over Lost Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 4th ST over Lost Creek in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 4th ST over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is 4th ST over Lost 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 4th ST over Lost Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is 4th ST over Lost Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 4th ST over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.