County Highway over Big Cedar Creek
PoorPosted for loadGarfield County, Nebraska · 17.8N 6E Burwell · Structure no. C003612305
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Big Cedar Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Big Cedar Creek in Garfield County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4 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 6 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Big Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Big Cedar 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Big Cedar Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Big Cedar Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Big Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.