US Bridges

US136 over Lost Creek

Good

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · 12E Guide Rock · Structure no. S136 09777

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US136 over Lost Creek in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS136
CrossesLost Creek
Location12E Guide Rock
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.0896, -98.0964
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US136 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US136 over Lost 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 Lost Creek carry?

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

How long is US136 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US136 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.