US Bridges

577th Avenue over Plum Creek

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · .5E 7.4S of Wayne · Structure no. C009003910

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

577th Avenue over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 577th Avenue over Plum Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries577th Avenue
CrossesPlum Creek
Location.5E 7.4S of Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.1283, -96.9983
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic70 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 577th Avenue over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 577th Avenue 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does 577th Avenue over Plum Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 577th Avenue over Plum Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 577th Avenue over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.