US Bridges

State Street over Minnie Soap Creek

Good

Webster County, Nebraska · Guide Rock State @ Furnas · Structure no. M108024027

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Street over Minnie Soap Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Street over Minnie Soap Creek in Webster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesState Street
CrossesMinnie Soap Creek
LocationGuide Rock State @ Furnas
RouteCity Street 240
Coordinates40.075, -98.325
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2006)
Projected traffic121 by 2033
Trucks15%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 State Street over Minnie Soap Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Street over Minnie Soap 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does State Street over Minnie Soap Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is State Street over Minnie Soap Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns State Street over Minnie Soap Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.