US136 over Cottonwood Creek
GoodNuckolls County, Nebraska · 7E Guide Rock · Structure no. S136 09193
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 485
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US136 over Cottonwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US136 over Cottonwood 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 485 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2038. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US136 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US136 over Cottonwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does US136 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 485 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US136 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US136 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.