US Bridges

Arrow RD over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 1S 1.5W of Elm Creek · Structure no. C001000305

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arrow RD over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Arrow RD over Buffalo Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

Location

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CarriesArrow RD
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1S 1.5W of Elm Creek
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7001, -99.4078
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed43.5 mi (70 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 Arrow RD over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arrow RD over Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Arrow RD over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Arrow RD over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Arrow RD over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.