US Bridges

US136 over School Creek

Good

Webster County, Nebraska · 5W Red Cloud · Structure no. S136 06944

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over School Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US136 over School Creek in Webster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 85 years old, older 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 806 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS136
CrossesSchool Creek
Location5W Red Cloud
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.0922, -98.6302
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2018)
Projected traffic806 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US136 over School Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US136 over School 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US136 over School Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US136 over School Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US136 over School Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.