US Bridges

Fort Avenue over Bean Creek

Good

Valley County, Nebraska · 4.5W 6.9N Ord · Structure no. C008811915P

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Avenue over Bean Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort Avenue over Bean Creek in Valley County, Nebraska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesFort Avenue
CrossesBean Creek
Location4.5W 6.9N Ord
RouteCounty Highway 7483
Coordinates41.721, -99.03
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1998)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 Fort Avenue over Bean Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Avenue over Bean 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fort Avenue over Bean Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Fort Avenue over Bean Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Avenue over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.