County Highway over Turtle Creek
FairValley County, Nebraska · 4.5W 3N Ord · Structure no. C008801905P
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Turtle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Turtle Creek in Valley County, Nebraska. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 105 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is County Highway over Turtle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Turtle Creek carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.