US385 over Cottonwood Creek
GoodDawes County, Nebraska · 24S Chadron · Structure no. S385 14384
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 188 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,890
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US385 over Cottonwood Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US385 over Cottonwood Creek in Dawes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,890 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,930 by 2038. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US385 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US385 over Cottonwood 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US385 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 1,890 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US385 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US385 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.