US Bridges

RD 7 over Dry Creek Trib

Good

Colfax County, Nebraska · 5E 5.7S of Leigh · Structure no. C001901320

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 7 over Dry Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying RD 7 over Dry Creek Trib in Colfax County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesRD 7
CrossesDry Creek Trib
Location5E 5.7S of Leigh
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates42.2399, -96.746
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 by 2033
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 RD 7 over Dry Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 7 over Dry Creek Trib 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does RD 7 over Dry Creek Trib carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is RD 7 over Dry Creek Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RD 7 over Dry Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.