US Bridges

CR M - 5 @ CR 6 over Kiowa Creek

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 3.2E 5S of Lyman · Structure no. C007902405

Built
2003
22 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR M - 5 @ CR 6 over Kiowa Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR M - 5 @ CR 6 over Kiowa Creek in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCR M - 5 @ CR 6
CrossesKiowa Creek
Location3.2E 5S of Lyman
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.84234, -103.96651
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR M - 5 @ CR 6 over Kiowa Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is CR M - 5 @ CR 6 over Kiowa 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR M - 5 @ CR 6 over Kiowa Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is CR M - 5 @ CR 6 over Kiowa Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR M - 5 @ CR 6 over Kiowa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.