US Bridges

US275 over Meskenthine Creek

Fair

Stanton County, Nebraska · 8E Norfolk · Structure no. S275 08450

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,570
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US275 over Meskenthine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US275 over Meskenthine Creek in Stanton County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6 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 5,570 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,912 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesUS275
CrossesMeskenthine Creek
Location8E Norfolk
RouteU.S. Route 275
CountyStanton County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0184, -97.2452
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,570 (2018)
Projected traffic8,912 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
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 US275 over Meskenthine Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US275 over Meskenthine 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does US275 over Meskenthine Creek carry?

About 5,570 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US275 over Meskenthine Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US275 over Meskenthine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.