US Bridges

Irr/County Highway over Middle Creek

Fair

Thurston County, Nebraska · 1.5S .7E of Emerson · Structure no. C008700610

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr/County Highway over Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr/County Highway over Middle Creek in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesIrr/County Highway
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location1.5S .7E of Emerson
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyThurston County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.2495, -96.7118
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.7 US tons
Inventory rating80.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic102 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irr/County Highway over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr/County Highway over Middle 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Irr/County Highway over Middle Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Irr/County Highway over Middle Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Irr/County Highway over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.