US Bridges

850th Road over Plumb Creek Trib.

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · 2S 5.2E Windside · Structure no. C009003018

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

850th Road over Plumb Creek Trib. is a steel culvert carrying 850th Road over Plumb Creek Trib. in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries850th Road
CrossesPlumb Creek Trib.
Location2S 5.2E Windside
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.1487, -97.0698
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2012)
Projected traffic68 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 850th Road over Plumb Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 850th Road over Plumb Creek Trib. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 850th Road over Plumb Creek Trib. carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is 850th Road over Plumb Creek Trib.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns 850th Road over Plumb Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.