US Bridges

US30/US385 over Lodgepole Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 1W Lodgepole · Structure no. S030 07625

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30/US385 over Lodgepole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US30/US385 over Lodgepole Creek in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,526 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS30/US385
CrossesLodgepole Creek
Location1W Lodgepole
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyCheyenne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1545, -102.6521
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2018)
Projected traffic1,526 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 US30/US385 over Lodgepole Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US30/US385 over Lodgepole 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US30/US385 over Lodgepole Creek carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US30/US385 over Lodgepole Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US30/US385 over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.