US Bridges

574th Ave over Deer Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Wayne County, Nebraska · 1.5W .6S of Wayne · Structure no. C009003315

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2019
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

574th Ave over Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying 574th Ave over Deer Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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Carries574th Ave
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1.5W .6S of Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.2258, -97.0568
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2019
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 574th Ave over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 574th Ave over Deer 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 September 2019.

How much traffic does 574th Ave over Deer Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 574th Ave over Deer Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 574th Ave over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.