Irr/County Highway over Cow Creek
PoorClosed to trafficThurston County, Nebraska · JCT N9/S-87A 7.1E · Structure no. C008702305P
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2017
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr/County Highway over Cow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr/County Highway over Cow Creek in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Irr/County Highway over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irr/County Highway over Cow 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 October 2017.
How much traffic does Irr/County Highway over Cow Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Irr/County Highway over Cow Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Irr/County Highway over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.