US Bridges

547th RD over Union Creek N Fk Trib

Good

Madison County, Nebraska · JCT N32/N121 1E 3.2S · Structure no. C005902710

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

547th RD over Union Creek N Fk Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 547th RD over Union Creek N Fk Trib in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries547th RD
CrossesUnion Creek N Fk Trib
LocationJCT N32/N121 1E 3.2S
RouteCounty Highway 2875
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7829, -97.5809
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2011)
Projected traffic42 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 547th RD over Union Creek N Fk Trib built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 547th RD over Union Creek N Fk Trib 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 547th RD over Union Creek N Fk Trib carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 547th RD over Union Creek N Fk Trib?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 547th RD over Union Creek N Fk Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.