County Road 763 over Crooked Creek
PoorPosted for loadDawson County, Nebraska · 1E 7N of Lexington · Structure no. C002402405P
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 763 over Crooked Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 763 over Crooked Creek in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 763 over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is County Road 763 over Crooked 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 763 over Crooked Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Road 763 over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 763 over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.