County Road 27 over Plum Creek
Butler County, Nebraska · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- County Road 27 over Plum Creek in Butler County, Nebraska, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 9 (excellent condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 30 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2003).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 43 of the 212 inventoried bridges in Butler County rated good (20.3%); 6 (2.8%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Superstructure | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Substructure | 9 | Excellent condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 40 ft |
| Location | 3.3N .2W Dwight |
| NBI structure number | C001204605 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Nebraska department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Butler County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US81 over Stream | 1991 | 8,100 | Good |
| US81 over Clear Creek | 1991 | 8,100 | Good |
| US81 over Clear Creek | 1991 | 8,100 | Good |
| US81 over S Channel Platte River | 1991 | 8,100 | Fair |
| US81 over S Channel Platte River | 1991 | 8,100 | Good |
| US81 over Stream | 1992 | 8,100 | Good |
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