US Bridges

568th Avenue over Dog Creek

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · .6E 2.1N of Carroll · Structure no. C009012130

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

568th Avenue over Dog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 568th Avenue over Dog Creek 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 8 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 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries568th Avenue
CrossesDog Creek
Location.6E 2.1N of Carroll
RouteCounty Highway 121
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.3083, -97.1733
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 568th Avenue over Dog Creek built?

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

What condition is 568th Avenue over Dog 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does 568th Avenue over Dog Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 568th Avenue over Dog Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 568th Avenue over Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.