County Highway over Plum Creek
PoorPosted for loadSeward County, Nebraska · 4.7E of Staplehurst · Structure no. C008011235
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Plum Creek in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 County Highway over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Plum 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 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Plum Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Plum Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.