N50 over Muddy Creek
GoodOtoe County, Nebraska · 6S Syracuse · Structure no. S050 04571
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,990
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N50 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying N50 over Muddy Creek in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 2,990 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,037 by 2038. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N50 over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is N50 over Muddy 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does N50 over Muddy Creek carry?
About 2,990 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is N50 over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns N50 over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.