US Bridges

IRR/N9 over Middle Creek

Good

Thurston County, Nebraska · 1S Emerson · Structure no. S009 02851

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,860
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/N9 over Middle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR/N9 over Middle Creek in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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.

It carries about 1,860 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,604 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesIRR/N9
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location1S Emerson
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates42.2655, -96.7262
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,860 (2018)
Projected traffic2,604 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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/N9 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR/N9 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IRR/N9 over Middle Creek carry?

About 1,860 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IRR/N9 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IRR/N9 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.