US Bridges

557th Ave over Pearl Creek Trib

Good

Cedar County, Nebraska · 2N 4E of Magnet · Structure no. C001401103

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

557th Ave over Pearl Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying 557th Ave over Pearl Creek Trib in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries557th Ave
CrossesPearl Creek Trib
Location2N 4E of Magnet
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyCedar County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.4892, -97.3875
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2003)
Projected traffic110 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 557th Ave over Pearl Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 557th Ave over Pearl Creek Trib 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does 557th Ave over Pearl Creek Trib carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 557th Ave over Pearl Creek Trib?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns 557th Ave over Pearl Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.