7th Street over Dead Horse Creek
FairSherman County, Nebraska · Loup City 7th @ R · Structure no. M147002505P
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 56 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
7th Street over Dead Horse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 7th Street over Dead Horse Creek in Sherman County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 7th Street over Dead Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 7th Street over Dead Horse Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does 7th Street over Dead Horse Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 7th Street over Dead Horse Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 7th Street over Dead Horse Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.