US Bridges

County Highway over So Branch Middle Creek

Good

Seward County, Nebraska · 4.2E of Milford · Structure no. C008004307P

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over So Branch Middle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Highway over So Branch Middle Creek in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSo Branch Middle Creek
Location4.2E of Milford
RouteCounty Highway 0P43
Coordinates40.78, -96.9633
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2003)
Projected traffic87 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 County Highway over So Branch Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over So Branch Middle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over So Branch Middle Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over So Branch Middle Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over So Branch Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.