US Bridges

County Road 26 over Mill Creek

Good

Washington County, Nebraska · 2.3N 1.5W Fort Calhoun · Structure no. C008922605P

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 26 over Mill Creek in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 246 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 26
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.3N 1.5W Fort Calhoun
RouteCounty Highway 0P226
CountyWashington County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4983, -96.06
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2003)
Projected traffic246 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 County Road 26 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 26 over Mill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 26 over Mill Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 26 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 26 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.