US Bridges

576 Ave over Cub Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Jefferson County, Nebraska · 2W 3.5S of Plymouth · Structure no. C004823715

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2015
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

576 Ave over Cub Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 576 Ave over Cub Creek in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries576 Ave
CrossesCub Creek
Location2W 3.5S of Plymouth
RouteCounty Highway 237
CountyJefferson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2583, -97.0283
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2015
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2003)
Projected traffic8 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 576 Ave over Cub Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is 576 Ave over Cub 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 June 2015.

How much traffic does 576 Ave over Cub Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 576 Ave over Cub Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 576 Ave over Cub Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.