565th Avenue over Humbug Creek
PoorWayne County, Nebraska · 2.6S 3W of Winside · Structure no. C009001510
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
565th Avenue over Humbug Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 565th Avenue over Humbug Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 565th Avenue over Humbug Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is 565th Avenue over Humbug 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does 565th Avenue over Humbug Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is 565th Avenue over Humbug Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 565th Avenue over Humbug Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.