US Bridges

US136 over Minnie Soap Creek

Good

Webster County, Nebraska · 9E Red Cloud · Structure no. S136 08509

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over Minnie Soap Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US136 over Minnie Soap Creek in Webster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2038. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS136
CrossesMinnie Soap Creek
Location9E Red Cloud
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.0893, -98.3355
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2018)
Projected traffic780 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 Minnie Soap Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US136 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does US136 over Minnie Soap Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US136 over Minnie Soap Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US136 over Minnie Soap Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.