US Bridges

572nd Ave over Deer Creek Tributary

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · JCT N35/N98 4E 1.8N · Structure no. C009002920

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

572nd Ave over Deer Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 572nd Ave over Deer Creek Tributary in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Carries572nd Ave
CrossesDeer Creek Tributary
LocationJCT N35/N98 4E 1.8N
RouteCounty Highway 3225
Coordinates42.2618, -97.0958
Functional classRural Major 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2011)
Projected traffic65 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 over Deer Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 572nd Ave over Deer Creek Tributary 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 2024.

How much traffic does 572nd Ave over Deer Creek Tributary carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 572nd Ave over Deer Creek Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 572nd Ave over Deer Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.