US Bridges

N2 over Mud Creek

Good

Sherman County, Nebraska · 2NW Hazard · Structure no. S002 31565

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,735
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N2 over Mud Creek in Sherman County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,735 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,692 by 2038. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN2
CrossesMud Creek
Location2NW Hazard
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates41.1063, -99.0929
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,735 (2018)
Projected traffic3,692 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 N2 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2 over Mud 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 2024.

How much traffic does N2 over Mud Creek carry?

About 2,735 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N2 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N2 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.