14 Road over Plum Creek
PoorPosted for loadCuming County, Nebraska · 2E 1.2N of Beemer · Structure no. C002022730
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
14 Road over Plum Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 14 Road over Plum Creek in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 14 Road over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.
What condition is 14 Road over Plum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does 14 Road over Plum Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is 14 Road over Plum Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 14 Road over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.