US Bridges

559th Ave over Turtle Creek

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · 2.2W 2.5N of Hoskins · Structure no. C009000310

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

559th Ave over Turtle Creek is a steel culvert carrying 559th Ave over Turtle Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries559th Ave
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location2.2W 2.5N of Hoskins
RouteCounty Highway 7793
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.1487, -97.3492
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1998)
Projected traffic102 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 559th Ave over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 559th Ave over Turtle 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 559th Ave over Turtle Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 559th Ave over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns 559th Ave over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.