US Bridges

557th Ave over Meridian Creek Trib

Good

Madison County, Nebraska · JCT US81/N32 3E 5.5S · Structure no. C005904705

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

557th Ave over Meridian Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying 557th Ave over Meridian Creek Trib in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries557th Ave
CrossesMeridian Creek Trib
LocationJCT US81/N32 3E 5.5S
RouteCounty Highway 2885
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.75056, -97.38741
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic25 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 557th Ave over Meridian Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 557th Ave over Meridian Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 557th Ave over Meridian Creek Trib carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 557th Ave over Meridian Creek Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns 557th Ave over Meridian Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.