US Bridges

Irr/County Highway over Middle Creek

Good

Thurston County, Nebraska · 1.2S of Thurston · Structure no. C008711305

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
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 1935 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 90 years old, older 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesIrr/County Highway
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location1.2S of Thurston
RouteCounty Highway 113
Coordinates42.1568, -96.7071
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2003)
Projected traffic136 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irr/County Highway over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

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

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

About 80 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Irr/County Highway over Middle Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Irr/County Highway over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.