US Bridges

River ST over Dry Creek

Good

Clay County, Nebraska · JCT N14/S-18C 4.8W .5S · Structure no. C001804810P

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River ST over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying River ST over Dry Creek in Clay County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver ST
CrossesDry Creek
LocationJCT N14/S-18C 4.8W .5S
RouteCounty Highway 2355
CountyClay County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3577, -98.144
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2011)
Projected traffic105 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River ST over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is River ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does River ST over Dry Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is River ST over Dry Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns River ST over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.