County Highway over Red Willow Creek
PoorPosted for loadHayes County, Nebraska · 4.5S 11E of Hayes Center · Structure no. C004303605P
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Red Willow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Red Willow Creek in Hayes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 192.6 mi (310 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Red Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Red Willow 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Red Willow Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Red Willow Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Red Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.