US Bridges

Burwick RD over Prairie Creek

FairPosted for load

Hall County, Nebraska · 1.7E 2.2S Cairo · Structure no. C004011725

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burwick RD over Prairie Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Burwick RD over Prairie Creek in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesBurwick RD
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location1.7E 2.2S Cairo
RouteCounty Highway 117
CountyHall County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9642, -98.5696
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckAluminum
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burwick RD over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burwick RD over Prairie 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Burwick RD over Prairie Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Burwick RD over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Burwick RD over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.