US Bridges

US75 over Moors Creek

Fair

Washington County, Nebraska · 1N Fort Calhoun · Structure no. S075 10742

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,815
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 over Moors Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US75 over Moors Creek in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 94 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 4,815 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,537 by 2038. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesUS75
CrossesMoors Creek
Location1N Fort Calhoun
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates41.4745, -96.0293
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,815 (2018)
Projected traffic5,537 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 Moors Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US75 over Moors 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 Moors Creek carry?

About 4,815 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US75 over Moors Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US75 over Moors Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.