Ruff Road over Buffalo Creek
PoorPosted for loadSarpy County, Nebraska · 1.3S 1.6W Springfield · Structure no. C007722025
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ruff Road over Buffalo Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Ruff Road 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ruff Road over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ruff Road over Buffalo 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 Ruff Road over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Ruff Road over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Ruff Road over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.