US Bridges

578th Avenue over Plum Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Nebraska · 1.5E 7.9S of Wayne · Structure no. C009004110

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

578th Avenue over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 578th Avenue over Plum Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries578th Avenue
CrossesPlum Creek
Location1.5E 7.9S of Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.12, -96.9783
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic35 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 578th Avenue over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 578th Avenue over Plum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 578th Avenue over Plum Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 578th Avenue over Plum Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 578th Avenue over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.