568th Avenue over Deer Creek
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Nebraska · .6E .4S of Carroll · Structure no. C009012125
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
568th Avenue over Deer Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 568th Avenue over Deer Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 568th Avenue over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is 568th Avenue 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 2023.
How much traffic does 568th Avenue over Deer Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is 568th Avenue over Deer Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 568th Avenue over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.