US Bridges

11th Ave over Oak Creek Trib

Fair

Howard County, Nebraska · 1.5S 4W Farwell · Structure no. C004703005

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th Ave over Oak Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 11th Ave over Oak Creek Trib in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 272 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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Carries11th Ave
CrossesOak Creek Trib
Location1.5S 4W Farwell
RouteCounty Highway 7568
CountyHoward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1917, -98.7094
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (1998)
Projected traffic272 by 2030
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 11th Ave over Oak Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is 11th Ave over Oak Creek Trib 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 2023.

How much traffic does 11th Ave over Oak Creek Trib carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 11th Ave over Oak Creek Trib?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 11th Ave over Oak Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.