US Bridges

Access Road over Mud Creek

FairPosted for load

Sarpy County, Nebraska · 500 S JCT Avery/Ft Crook · Structure no. U0230C4310

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access Road over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Access Road over Mud Creek in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 90 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAccess Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location500 S JCT Avery/Ft Crook
CountySarpy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1636, -95.9248
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2003)
Projected traffic387 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Access Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Access Road over Mud 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Access Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Access Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Access Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.