US Bridges

County Road 774 over Buffalo Creek

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Dawson County, Nebraska · 2E N47 Custer Cl · Structure no. C002400215

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 774 over Buffalo Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 774 over Buffalo Creek in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 774
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location2E N47 Custer Cl
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0467, -100.1267
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 County Road 774 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 774 over Buffalo 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 774 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 774 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns County Road 774 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.