US Bridges

563 Ave over Rose Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Nebraska · .5W .5S of Thompson · Structure no. C004801115

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

563 Ave over Rose Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 563 Ave over Rose Creek in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries563 Ave
CrossesRose Creek
Location.5W .5S of Thompson
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates40.0567, -97.275
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 563 Ave over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 563 Ave over Rose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does 563 Ave over Rose Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 563 Ave over Rose Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 563 Ave over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.