US Bridges

N62 over Little Muddy Creek

Good

Richardson County, Nebraska · 3W of Stella · Structure no. S062 02170

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N62 over Little Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N62 over Little Muddy Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 618 by 2038. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN62
CrossesLittle Muddy Creek
Location3W of Stella
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates40.233, -95.832
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2018)
Projected traffic618 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N62 over Little Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is N62 over Little 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does N62 over Little Muddy Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N62 over Little Muddy Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns N62 over Little Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.