US Bridges

571 Ave over Logan Creek

FairPosted for load

Cedar County, Nebraska · .5NW of Laurel · Structure no. C001413910

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

571 Ave over Logan Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 571 Ave over Logan Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries571 Ave
CrossesLogan Creek
Location.5NW of Laurel
RouteCounty Highway 139
CountyCedar County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.4385, -97.1132
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic20 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 571 Ave over Logan Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 571 Ave over Logan 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 571 Ave over Logan Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 571 Ave over Logan Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 571 Ave over Logan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.