US Bridges

572nd Ave/Col 7787 over Plum Creek

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · 4W 7.5S of Wayne · Structure no. C009002905

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

572nd Ave/Col 7787 over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 572nd Ave/Col 7787 over Plum Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries572nd Ave/Col 7787
CrossesPlum Creek
Location4W 7.5S of Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 7787
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.1187, -97.0958
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1998)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 572nd Ave/Col 7787 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 572nd Ave/Col 7787 over Plum 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 572nd Ave/Col 7787 over Plum Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 572nd Ave/Col 7787 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 572nd Ave/Col 7787 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.