568th Ave over Payne Creek
FairStanton County, Nebraska · 4.6N 2E of Stanton · Structure no. C008412140
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
568th Ave over Payne Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 568th Ave over Payne Creek in Stanton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 568th Ave over Payne Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is 568th Ave over Payne 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does 568th Ave over Payne Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 568th Ave over Payne Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 568th Ave over Payne Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.