S64E Indian Caves over Beadow Creek
PoorRichardson County, Nebraska · 5S 4E Nemaha · Structure no. SS64E00401
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S64E Indian Caves over Beadow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S64E Indian Caves over Beadow Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2038. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 31 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S64E Indian Caves over Beadow Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is S64E Indian Caves over Beadow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does S64E Indian Caves over Beadow Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S64E Indian Caves over Beadow Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S64E Indian Caves over Beadow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.