US Bridges

Irr/County Highway over Middle Creek

GoodPosted for load

Thurston County, Nebraska · .7S of Thurston · Structure no. C008711310P

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
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 1978 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 47 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesIrr/County Highway
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location.7S of Thurston
RouteCounty Highway 0P113
Coordinates42.165, -96.6967
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2003)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
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/County Highway over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

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 2024.

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

About 45 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Irr/County Highway over Middle Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Irr/County Highway over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.