US Bridges

Spring Creek RD over Irrigation Canal

Fair

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 1SE Mitchell · Structure no. C007911020P

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Creek RD over Irrigation Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Creek RD over Irrigation Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesSpring Creek RD
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location1SE Mitchell
RouteCounty Highway 0P110
Coordinates41.93, -103.7867
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2003)
Projected traffic255 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Creek RD over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Spring Creek RD over Irrigation Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Creek RD over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Spring Creek RD over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Creek RD over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.