US Bridges

CR H - 33 over Ninemile Creek

GoodPosted for load

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 1S 3E of Lake Minatare · Structure no. C007931640

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR H - 33 over Ninemile Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR H - 33 over Ninemile Creek in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCR H - 33
CrossesNinemile Creek
Location1S 3E of Lake Minatare
RouteCounty Highway 316
Coordinates41.9033, -103.4383
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic170 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR H - 33 over Ninemile Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is CR H - 33 over Ninemile 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 H - 33 over Ninemile Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR H - 33 over Ninemile Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR H - 33 over Ninemile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.