US Bridges

562nd Ave/Col 7795 over Dog Creek

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · .6N of Sholes · Structure no. C009000930

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

562nd Ave/Col 7795 over Dog Creek is a steel culvert carrying 562nd Ave/Col 7795 over Dog Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 221 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries562nd Ave/Col 7795
CrossesDog Creek
Location.6N of Sholes
RouteCounty Highway 7795
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.3412, -97.291
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1998)
Projected traffic221 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 562nd Ave/Col 7795 over Dog Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 562nd Ave/Col 7795 over Dog 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does 562nd Ave/Col 7795 over Dog Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 562nd Ave/Col 7795 over Dog Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns 562nd Ave/Col 7795 over Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.