US Bridges

County Highway over Flood Creek

FairPosted for load

Otoe County, Nebraska · 7N 6.3E Syracuse · Structure no. C006600465

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Flood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Flood Creek in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesFlood Creek
Location7N 6.3E Syracuse
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyOtoe County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7697, -96.0615
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Flood Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is County Highway over Flood 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Flood Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Flood Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Flood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.