US Bridges

Irr/Township Road over Big Slough Creek

FairPosted for load

Thurston County, Nebraska · 1N 1.5W of Rosalie · Structure no. C008703005

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr/Township Road over Big Slough Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr/Township Road over Big Slough Creek in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesIrr/Township Road
CrossesBig Slough Creek
Location1N 1.5W of Rosalie
RouteCounty Highway 30
Coordinates42.0754, -96.5459
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irr/Township Road over Big Slough Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr/Township Road over Big Slough 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Irr/Township Road over Big Slough Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Irr/Township Road over Big Slough Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Irr/Township Road over Big Slough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.