US Bridges

N2 over Mud Creek

Good

Sherman County, Nebraska · 3E Hazard · Structure no. S002 32022

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,825
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N2 over Mud Creek in Sherman County, Nebraska. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 86 years old, older 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 1,825 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,464 by 2038. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN2
CrossesMud Creek
Location3E Hazard
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates41.0588, -99.0343
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,825 (2018)
Projected traffic2,464 by 2038
Trucks16%
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 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

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 1,825 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is N2 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N2 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.