Township Road over Oak Creek
Sherman County, Nebraska · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Township Road over Oak Creek in Sherman County, Nebraska, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 35 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 49 of the 118 inventoried bridges in Sherman County rated fair (41.5%); 3 (2.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Substructure | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 92 ft |
| Location | .5S .4E of Ashton |
| NBI structure number | C008242415 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Nebraska department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Sherman County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| N2 over Mud Creek | 1990 | 2,735 | Fair |
| N2 over Mud Creek | 1990 | 2,735 | Good |
| N2 over Mud Creek Tributary | 1988 | 1,825 | Good |
| N2 over Mud Creek | 1939 | 1,825 | Good |
| N2 over Mud Creek | 1939 | 1,825 | Good |
| N2 over Bloody Run Creek | 1938 | 1,825 | Good |
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