RD 748 over Plum Creek
PoorPosted for loadFrontier County, Nebraska · 4.2W of Eustis · Structure no. C003240605
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD 748 over Plum Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying RD 748 over Plum Creek in Frontier 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 3 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD 748 over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD 748 over Plum 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does RD 748 over Plum Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is RD 748 over Plum Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns RD 748 over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.