US Bridges

County Highway over Humbug Creek

Good

Stanton County, Nebraska · Wjct US275/N15 2W 1.6N · Structure no. C008422935

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Humbug Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Humbug Creek in Stanton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2033. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesHumbug Creek
LocationWjct US275/N15 2W 1.6N
RouteCounty Highway 229
CountyStanton County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.042, -97.0974
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2003)
Projected traffic93 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Highway over Humbug Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Humbug 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Humbug Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Humbug Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Humbug Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.