Bridge conditions in Franklin County, Nebraska
104 inventoried bridges · 2 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
2 of the 104 bridges the federal inventory lists in Franklin County are rated poor; the rest split 62 good and 40 fair.
- 2 of the 104 bridges in Franklin County, Nebraska, are rated in poor condition (1.9%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 62 bridges (59.6%) are rated good and 40 (38.5%) fair.
- The median Franklin County bridge was built in 1982.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Coll 7444 over Turkey Creek (built 1935), carrying about 50 vehicles a day.
Good 59.6% · Fair 38.5% · Poor 1.9% of 104 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coll 7444 over Turkey Creek | 1935 | 50 | Poor |
| Township Road over Rock Creek | 1951 | 5 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| N10 over W Br Thompson Creek | 1958 | 1,270 | Good |
| US136 over Vinning Creek | 1951 | 1,100 | Good |
| US136 over Center Creek | 1951 | 1,100 | Good |
| US136 over Stream | 2014 | 1,085 | Good |
| N10 over Republican River | 2001 | 805 | Good |
| N4 over Stream | 1964 | 730 | Good |
| US136 over Turkey Creek | 1949 | 725 | Good |
| US136 over Turkey Creek Tributary | 1951 | 710 | Good |
| US136 over Ash Creek Tributary | 1951 | 710 | Good |
| US136 over Ash Creek Tributary | 1951 | 710 | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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