US Bridges

County RD 507th Av over Freeman Creek

FairPosted for load

Greeley County, Nebraska · .5E 3.2S of Spalding · Structure no. C003924310

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 507th Av over Freeman Creek is a concrete slab carrying County RD 507th Av over Freeman Creek in Greeley County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 58 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 507th Av
CrossesFreeman Creek
Location.5E 3.2S of Spalding
RouteCounty Highway 243
CountyGreeley County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.635, -98.3483
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 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 width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic78 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 County RD 507th Av over Freeman Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is County RD 507th Av over Freeman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 507th Av over Freeman Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County RD 507th Av over Freeman Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 507th Av over Freeman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.