US Bridges

US6 over Wolf Creek

Good

Seward County, Nebraska · 1N Milford · Structure no. S006 29450

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,210
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6 over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US6 over Wolf Creek in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,210 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,105 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesUS6
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1N Milford
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates40.7906, -97.0448
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,210 (2018)
Projected traffic6,105 by 2038
Trucks7%
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

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 US6 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US6 over Wolf 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US6 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 4,210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US6 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US6 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.