US Bridges

US275 over Payne Creek Trib

Fair

Stanton County, Nebraska · 11E Norfolk · Structure no. S275 08742

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,480
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US275 over Payne Creek Trib is a concrete slab carrying US275 over Payne Creek Trib in Stanton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 5,480 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,220 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS275
CrossesPayne Creek Trib
Location11E Norfolk
RouteU.S. Route 275
CountyStanton County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0186, -97.1882
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,480 (2018)
Projected traffic8,220 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US275 over Payne Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US275 over Payne Creek Trib 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US275 over Payne Creek Trib carry?

About 5,480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US275 over Payne Creek Trib?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US275 over Payne Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.