US Bridges

Buffalo RD over Buffalo Creek

FairPosted for load

Sarpy County, Nebraska · 2.3S Springfield · Structure no. C007702215

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo RD over Buffalo Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Buffalo RD over Buffalo Creek in Sarpy 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo RD
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location2.3S Springfield
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountySarpy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0455, -96.1335
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8.8 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2003)
Projected traffic144 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Buffalo RD over Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is Buffalo RD over Buffalo Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Buffalo RD over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Buffalo RD over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo RD over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.