US Bridges

County Road 765 over Spring Creek

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · 3N 3E of Cozad · Structure no. C002412015

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 765 over Spring Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 765 over Spring Creek in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 765
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3N 3E of Cozad
RouteCounty Highway 120
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9183, -99.9183
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 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 765 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 765 over Spring 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 765 over Spring Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 765 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 765 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.