US Bridges

280th ST over Shell Creek Trib

Fair

Platte County, Nebraska · 1N Lake Babcock Reserve · Structure no. C007123430

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

280th ST over Shell Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 280th ST over Shell Creek Trib in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries280th ST
CrossesShell Creek Trib
Location1N Lake Babcock Reserve
RouteCounty Highway 234
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.5113, -97.3575
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 280th ST over Shell Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 280th ST over Shell Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does 280th ST over Shell Creek Trib carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 280th ST over Shell Creek Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 280th ST over Shell Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.