US Bridges

US6/US34 over Red Willow Creek

Good

Red Willow County, Nebraska · 8E Mccook · Structure no. S006 09369

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,330
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6/US34 over Red Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6/US34 over Red Willow Creek in Red Willow County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,330 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,763 by 2038. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesUS6/US34
CrossesRed Willow Creek
Location8E Mccook
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates40.2351, -100.5012
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,330 (2018)
Projected traffic4,763 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 US6/US34 over Red Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US6/US34 over Red Willow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US6/US34 over Red Willow Creek carry?

About 4,330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US6/US34 over Red Willow Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US6/US34 over Red Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.