US Bridges

575 Ave over Dry Creek

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · 7.5 N 1W of Wayne · Structure no. C009003550

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

575 Ave over Dry Creek is a steel culvert carrying 575 Ave over Dry Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries575 Ave
CrossesDry Creek
Location7.5 N 1W of Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates42.3438, -97.0373
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
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 575 Ave over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 575 Ave over Dry 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does 575 Ave over Dry Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 575 Ave over Dry Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns 575 Ave over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.