County Highway over Turkey Creek
FairPosted for loadSaline County, Nebraska · 1E 2.7S of Friend · Structure no. C007601330
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 141 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Turkey Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Highway over Turkey Creek in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 98 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is County Highway over Turkey 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Turkey Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.