US Bridges

Old US77 over N Fk Rock Creek

Fair

Saunders County, Nebraska · 4N Ceresco · Structure no. C007808594

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,010
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US77 over N Fk Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old US77 over N Fk Rock Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 80 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 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 6,010 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,217 by 2033. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesOld US77
CrossesN Fk Rock Creek
Location4N Ceresco
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.1133, -96.6267
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,010 (2004)
Projected traffic10,217 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 Old US77 over N Fk Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Old US77 over N Fk Rock 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old US77 over N Fk Rock Creek carry?

About 6,010 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Old US77 over N Fk Rock Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Old US77 over N Fk Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.