US Bridges

607 Avenue over Wolf Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Pawnee County, Nebraska · 5W .7N of Burchard · Structure no. C006700325

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

607 Avenue over Wolf Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 607 Avenue over Wolf Creek in Pawnee County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries607 Avenue
CrossesWolf Creek
Location5W .7N of Burchard
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates40.155, -96.445
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 607 Avenue over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 607 Avenue over Wolf 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 607 Avenue over Wolf Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 607 Avenue over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 607 Avenue over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.