IRR BIA RTE 501 over Blackbird Creek
PoorThurston County, Nebraska · 5 KM East of Macy · Structure no. 00000000000A048
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 501 over Blackbird Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 501 over Blackbird Creek in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 28 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 501 over Blackbird Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 501 over Blackbird 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 501 over Blackbird Creek carry?
About 28 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 501 over Blackbird Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 501 over Blackbird Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.