US Bridges

Raymond Road over Plum Creek

Good

Seward County, Nebraska · 3S .7W of Bee · Structure no. C008011415

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond Road over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Raymond Road over Plum Creek in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesRaymond Road
CrossesPlum Creek
Location3S .7W of Bee
RouteCounty Highway 114
CountySeward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9594, -97.0786
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2003)
Projected traffic8 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Raymond Road over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raymond Road over Plum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Raymond Road over Plum Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Raymond Road over Plum Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Raymond Road over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.