US Bridges

827th RD over Union Creek N Fk

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Nebraska · 4N 5E of Newman Grove · Structure no. C005901705

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

827th RD over Union Creek N Fk is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 827th RD over Union Creek N Fk in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries827th RD
CrossesUnion Creek N Fk
Location4N 5E of Newman Grove
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8152, -97.6782
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.5 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic102 by 2030
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 827th RD over Union Creek N Fk built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 827th RD over Union Creek N Fk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 827th RD over Union Creek N Fk carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 827th RD over Union Creek N Fk?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 827th RD over Union Creek N Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.