US Bridges

Township Road over Plum Creek

Fair

Cuming County, Nebraska · 1.5S 3.5E of Beemer · Structure no. C002012810

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over Plum Creek in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesPlum Creek
Location1.5S 3.5E of Beemer
RouteCounty Highway 128
CountyCuming County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.9017, -96.7383
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 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 Township Road over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Plum 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Township Road over Plum Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Plum Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.