County Highway over Wilson Creek
PoorClosed to trafficOtoe County, Nebraska · 1.8N .9E Dunbar · Structure no. C006621460
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Wilson Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over Wilson Creek in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 County Highway over Wilson Creek built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Wilson 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Wilson Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Wilson Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Wilson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.