US Bridges

County Road 410 over Plum Creek

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · 1E of Farnam · Structure no. C002400505

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 410 over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 410 over Plum Creek in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCounty Road 410
CrossesPlum Creek
Location1E of Farnam
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates40.7033, -100.185
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 410 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 410 over Plum 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 410 over Plum Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 410 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 410 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.