US Bridges

County Highway over Sweet Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 2S 5E of Ravenna · Structure no. C001006550

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Sweet Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Sweet Creek in Buffalo 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSweet Creek
Location2S 5E of Ravenna
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9867, -98.8167
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Sweet Creek built?

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

What condition is County Highway over Sweet 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does County Highway over Sweet Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Highway over Sweet Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Sweet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.