US Bridges

859th Road/Cl 7716 over Dog Creek

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · 3N 1.1W of Wayne · Structure no. C009001225

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

859th Road/Cl 7716 over Dog Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 859th Road/Cl 7716 over Dog Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Carries859th Road/Cl 7716
CrossesDog Creek
Location3N 1.1W of Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 7716
Coordinates42.279, -97.0375
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1998)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 859th Road/Cl 7716 over Dog Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 859th Road/Cl 7716 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 859th Road/Cl 7716 over Dog Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 859th Road/Cl 7716 over Dog Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 859th Road/Cl 7716 over Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.