US Bridges

US26 over Spotted Tail Creek

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 1W Mitchell · Structure no. S026 01256

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,085
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US26 over Spotted Tail Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US26 over Spotted Tail Creek in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,085 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,519 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS26
CrossesSpotted Tail Creek
Location1W Mitchell
RouteU.S. Route 26
Coordinates41.9481, -103.8332
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,085 (2018)
Projected traffic8,519 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US26 over Spotted Tail Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US26 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US26 over Spotted Tail Creek carry?

About 6,085 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US26 over Spotted Tail Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns US26 over Spotted Tail Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.