US Bridges

US75 over Deer Creek

Fair

Washington County, Nebraska · 3S Fort Calhoun · Structure no. S075 10299

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,140
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US75 over Deer Creek in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 6,140 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,438 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS75
CrossesDeer Creek
Location3S Fort Calhoun
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates41.4193, -95.9955
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,140 (2018)
Projected traffic10,438 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US75 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US75 over Deer 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US75 over Deer Creek carry?

About 6,140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US75 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US75 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.