US Bridges

US136 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · 4E Guide Rock · Structure no. S136 08987

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over Beaver Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US136 over Beaver Creek in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 485 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2038. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesUS136
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location4E Guide Rock
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyNuckolls County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0895, -98.2455
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2018)
Projected traffic631 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US136 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US136 over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US136 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US136 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US136 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.