US Bridges

US75 over Fourmile Creek

Fair

Otoe County, Nebraska · 4S Nebraska City · Structure no. S075 04418

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,050
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 over Fourmile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US75 over Fourmile Creek in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 7,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,280 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 142.9 mi (230 km).

Location

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CarriesUS75
CrossesFourmile Creek
Location4S Nebraska City
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyOtoe County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6199, -95.8582
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,050 (2018)
Projected traffic11,280 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed142.9 mi (230 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US75 over Fourmile Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US75 over Fourmile 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does US75 over Fourmile Creek carry?

About 7,050 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US75 over Fourmile Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US75 over Fourmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.