US Bridges

4 RD over Pebble Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Cuming County, Nebraska · 3W 4.5S of Aloys · Structure no. C002000713

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4 RD over Pebble Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4 RD over Pebble Creek Trib in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 37 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries4 RD
CrossesPebble Creek Trib
Location3W 4.5S of Aloys
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates41.7642, -96.9619
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.8 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2003)
Projected traffic112 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 4 RD over Pebble Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is 4 RD over Pebble Creek Trib 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 4 RD over Pebble Creek Trib carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 4 RD over Pebble Creek Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 4 RD over Pebble Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.