US Bridges

County Highway over Indian Creek

Good

York County, Nebraska · 9.5E 1.8S Mc Cool JCT · Structure no. C009304505

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Highway over Indian Creek in York County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesIndian Creek
Location9.5E 1.8S Mc Cool JCT
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyYork County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7152, -97.4065
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic68 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Indian 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Indian Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Indian Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.