US Bridges

RD 7 over Dry Creek

Good

Colfax County, Nebraska · 5E 2.9S of Leigh · Structure no. C001901325

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 7 over Dry Creek is a steel culvert carrying RD 7 over Dry Creek in Colfax 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesRD 7
CrossesDry Creek
Location5E 2.9S of Leigh
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates41.6563, -97.1367
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 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 built?

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

What condition is RD 7 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RD 7 over Dry Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is RD 7 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns RD 7 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.