Irr/County Highway over Middle Creek
GoodThurston 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).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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.