US Bridges

567 Ave over Dead Creek

Good

Cedar County, Nebraska · 3E 1.5S of Hartington · Structure no. C001403120

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

567 Ave over Dead Creek is a steel culvert carrying 567 Ave over Dead Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries567 Ave
CrossesDead Creek
Location3E 1.5S of Hartington
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates42.5967, -97.1917
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2003)
Projected traffic60 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 567 Ave over Dead Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 567 Ave over Dead 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does 567 Ave over Dead Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 567 Ave over Dead Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns 567 Ave over Dead Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.