US Bridges

D Road over Dry Creek Trib

Good

Cuming County, Nebraska · 3S 7E of West Point · Structure no. C002014445

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D Road over Dry Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying D Road over Dry Creek Trib in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesD Road
CrossesDry Creek Trib
Location3S 7E of West Point
RouteCounty Highway 7864
CountyCuming County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7856, -96.57046
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
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 traffic50 (1998)
Projected traffic85 by 2030
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D Road over Dry Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is D Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does D Road over Dry Creek Trib carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is D Road over Dry Creek Trib?

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

Who owns D Road over Dry Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.