US Bridges

County Road 758 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · 2E 2N of Lexington · Structure no. C002413405

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 758 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 758 over Buffalo Creek in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 758
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location2E 2N of Lexington
RouteCounty Highway 134
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.815, -99.6917
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2003)
Projected traffic119 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 758 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 758 over Buffalo 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 758 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 758 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 758 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.