US73 over Muddy Creek
GoodRichardson County, Nebraska · 1W Verdon · Structure no. S073 01612
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 218 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,075
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US73 over Muddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US73 over Muddy Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 1,075 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2038. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US73 over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US73 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US73 over Muddy Creek carry?
About 1,075 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US73 over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US73 over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.