US Bridges

585 Ave over South Creek Trib

PoorClosed to traffic

Dixon County, Nebraska · 2.5N of Allen · Structure no. C002611910

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

585 Ave over South Creek Trib is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 585 Ave over South Creek Trib in Dixon County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries585 Ave
CrossesSouth Creek Trib
Location2.5N of Allen
RouteCounty Highway 119
Coordinates42.4536, -96.8397
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 585 Ave over South Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 585 Ave over South Creek Trib 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 585 Ave over South Creek Trib carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 585 Ave over South Creek Trib?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 585 Ave over South Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.