US Bridges

854th Road/Cl 7784 over Coon Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Nebraska · 1.3S 6.6E of Wayne · Structure no. C009002225

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

854th Road/Cl 7784 over Coon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 854th Road/Cl 7784 over Coon 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries854th Road/Cl 7784
CrossesCoon Creek
Location1.3S 6.6E of Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 7784
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.2064, -96.8882
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.2 US tons
Inventory rating6.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1998)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 854th Road/Cl 7784 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 854th Road/Cl 7784 over Coon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does 854th Road/Cl 7784 over Coon Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 854th Road/Cl 7784 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 854th Road/Cl 7784 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.