Road 15 over Spotted Tail Creek
GoodScotts Bluff County, Nebraska · .2E 3.5N of Mitchell · Structure no. C007932920
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 15 over Spotted Tail Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 15 over Spotted Tail Creek in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 41 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 15 over Spotted Tail Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Road 15 over Spotted Tail 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 2023.
How much traffic does Road 15 over Spotted Tail Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Road 15 over Spotted Tail Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Road 15 over Spotted Tail Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.