US Bridges

N10 over Dry Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 4N Kearney City Limits · Structure no. S010 06214

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,785
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N10 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N10 over Dry Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,785 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,813 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN10
CrossesDry Creek
Location4N Kearney City Limits
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates40.7722, -99.0836
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,785 (2018)
Projected traffic6,813 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N10 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is N10 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 2021.

How much traffic does N10 over Dry Creek carry?

About 3,785 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N10 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N10 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.