US Bridges

US75 over Walnut Creek

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Otoe County, Nebraska · 5N Nebraska City · Structure no. S075 05194

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,360
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US75 over Walnut Creek in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,360 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,886 by 2038. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 167.8 mi (270 km).

Location

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CarriesUS75
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location5N Nebraska City
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyOtoe County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7092, -95.9117
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,360 (2018)
Projected traffic5,886 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed167.8 mi (270 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 Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US75 over Walnut 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 2021.

How much traffic does US75 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 4,360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US75 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US75 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.