US Bridges

US136 over Spring Creek

Good

Thayer County, Nebraska · 6E Deshler · Structure no. S136 12738

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,725
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US136 over Spring Creek in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,725 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,501 by 2038. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS136
CrossesSpring Creek
Location6E Deshler
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.1472, -97.6121
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,725 (2018)
Projected traffic2,501 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US136 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US136 over Spring 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does US136 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,725 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US136 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US136 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.