US Bridges

Grainland Road over Deer Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Wayne County, Nebraska · 2.2W of Wayne · Structure no. C009001805P

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2019
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grainland Road over Deer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Grainland Road over Deer Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesGrainland Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2.2W of Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 0P18
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.2281, -97.0687
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionSeptember 2019
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grainland Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grainland Road over Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2019.

How much traffic does Grainland Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Grainland Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Grainland Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.