US Bridges

620 Avenue over W Br Turkey Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pawnee County, Nebraska · 2W 1S of Pawnee City · Structure no. C006702920

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

620 Avenue over W Br Turkey Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 620 Avenue over W Br Turkey Creek in Pawnee County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Carries620 Avenue
CrossesW Br Turkey Creek
Location2W 1S of Pawnee City
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates40.0965, -96.1993
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 620 Avenue over W Br Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is 620 Avenue over W Br Turkey 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 620 Avenue over W Br Turkey Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 620 Avenue over W Br Turkey Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 620 Avenue over W Br Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.