US Bridges

Pflug Rd/Coll 7914 over Buffalo Creek

FairPosted for load

Sarpy County, Nebraska · .5S 2.5W of Springfield · Structure no. C007721810

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pflug Rd/Coll 7914 over Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pflug Rd/Coll 7914 over Buffalo Creek in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 467 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesPflug Rd/Coll 7914
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location.5S 2.5W of Springfield
RouteCounty Highway 7914
CountySarpy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0744, -96.1875
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (1998)
Projected traffic467 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pflug Rd/Coll 7914 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pflug Rd/Coll 7914 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pflug Rd/Coll 7914 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Pflug Rd/Coll 7914 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pflug Rd/Coll 7914 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.