US Bridges

848th Road over Plum Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Nebraska · 7.3S 2.9W of Wayne · Structure no. C009033445

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

848th Road over Plum Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 848th Road over Plum 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries848th Road
CrossesPlum Creek
Location7.3S 2.9W of Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 334
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.1197, -97.0735
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3.3 US tons
Inventory rating1.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 848th Road over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 848th Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 848th Road over Plum Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 848th Road over Plum Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 848th Road over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.