US Bridges

County Road 752 over North Plum Creek

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · 2E 2N Farnam · Structure no. C002404605

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 752 over North Plum Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 752 over North Plum Creek in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCounty Road 752
CrossesNorth Plum Creek
Location2E 2N Farnam
RouteCounty Highway 46
Coordinates40.7288, -100.1655
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2003)
Projected traffic8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 752 over North Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 752 over North 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 752 over North Plum Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 752 over North Plum Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns County Road 752 over North Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.