US Bridges

861st Road over Dog Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Nebraska · .9E 2N of Carroll · Structure no. C009020810

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

861st Road over Dog Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 861st Road over Dog Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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Carries861st Road
CrossesDog Creek
Location.9E 2N of Carroll
RouteCounty Highway 208
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.308, -97.1723
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 861st Road over Dog Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 861st Road over Dog 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 861st Road over Dog Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 861st Road over Dog Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 861st Road over Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.