US Bridges

543 Ave over Willow Creek

Good

Pierce County, Nebraska · 6.5S of Foster · Structure no. C007001905

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

543 Ave over Willow Creek is a concrete slab carrying 543 Ave over Willow Creek in Pierce 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries543 Ave
CrossesWillow Creek
Location6.5S of Foster
RouteCounty Highway 7713
CountyPierce County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.1752, -97.6598
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1998)
Projected traffic102 by 2040
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 543 Ave over Willow Creek built?

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

What condition is 543 Ave over Willow Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 543 Ave over Willow Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 543 Ave over Willow Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 543 Ave over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.