Irr/Township Road over Cow Creek
PoorClosed to trafficThurston County, Nebraska · 1SW of Walthill · Structure no. C008723310
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2017
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr/Township Road over Cow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr/Township Road over Cow Creek in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 75 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2033. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| 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/Township Road over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Irr/Township Road over Cow 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 2017.
How much traffic does Irr/Township Road over Cow Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Irr/Township Road over Cow Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Irr/Township Road over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.