Irr/County Highway over Big Slough Creek
PoorPosted for loadThurston County, Nebraska · .5SW of Rosalie · Structure no. C008703405
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr/County Highway over Big Slough Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Irr/County Highway over Big Slough Creek in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Irr/County Highway over Big Slough Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irr/County Highway over Big Slough 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 2023.
How much traffic does Irr/County Highway over Big Slough Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Irr/County Highway over Big Slough Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Irr/County Highway over Big Slough Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.