US Bridges

558th Ave over Meridian Creek Trib

Good

Madison County, Nebraska · 3S N32 Stanton Cl · Structure no. C005904905

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

558th Ave over Meridian Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying 558th Ave over Meridian Creek Trib in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries558th Ave
CrossesMeridian Creek Trib
Location3S N32 Stanton Cl
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.794, -97.368
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 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 558th Ave over Meridian Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 558th 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 2022.

How much traffic does 558th Ave over Meridian Creek Trib carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 558th Ave over Meridian Creek Trib?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 558th Ave over Meridian Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.