US Bridges

Cedar Road over Dry Creek

Good

Boyd County, Nebraska · 3.0S 1.2W of Naper · Structure no. C000801410

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Road over Dry Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cedar Road over Dry Creek in Boyd County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.0S 1.2W of Naper
RouteCounty Highway ddddd
CountyBoyd County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.91524, -99.1303
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating3.5 US tons
Inventory rating3.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic35 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 Cedar Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Road over Dry 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Cedar Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Cedar Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.