County Highway over Union Creek
PoorClosed to trafficStanton County, Nebraska · 6.5W 7.2S of Stanton · Structure no. C008403605P
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Union Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over Union Creek in Stanton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Union Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Union Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Union Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Union Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Union Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.