US Bridges

581st Ave/Col 7791 over Stream

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · 4.5E 3.6S of Wayne · Structure no. C009004705

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

581st Ave/Col 7791 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying 581st Ave/Col 7791 over Stream in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 161 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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Carries581st Ave/Col 7791
CrossesStream
Location4.5E 3.6S of Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 7791
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.1826, -96.9207
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (1998)
Projected traffic161 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 581st Ave/Col 7791 over Stream built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 581st Ave/Col 7791 over Stream 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 581st Ave/Col 7791 over Stream carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 581st Ave/Col 7791 over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns 581st Ave/Col 7791 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.