US Bridges

County Road 767 over West Buffalo Creek

Fair

Dawson County, Nebraska · JCT US30/N47 1.3N 1.6E · Structure no. C002401603

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 767 over West Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 767 over West Buffalo Creek in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 767
CrossesWest Buffalo Creek
LocationJCT US30/N47 1.3N 1.6E
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.945, -100.13
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 County Road 767 over West Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 767 over West Buffalo 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 767 over West Buffalo Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 767 over West Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 767 over West Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.