US Bridges

County Road 286 over E Br Spring Creek

Poor

Greeley County, Nebraska · 2.5S 4E of Greeley · Structure no. C003923425

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 286 over E Br Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Road 286 over E Br Spring Creek in Greeley County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesCounty Road 286
CrossesE Br Spring Creek
Location2.5S 4E of Greeley
RouteCounty Highway 7574
Coordinates41.5097, -98.4416
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1998)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 286 over E Br Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is County Road 286 over E Br Spring 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 286 over E Br Spring Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is County Road 286 over E Br Spring Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 286 over E Br Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.