US159 over Muddy Creek
FairRichardson County, Nebraska · 3E Falls City · Structure no. S159 00771
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 364 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,160
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US159 over Muddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US159 over Muddy Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,160 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,808 by 2038. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US159 over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US159 over Muddy 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US159 over Muddy Creek carry?
About 2,160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US159 over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US159 over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.