US385 over Chadron Creek Tributary
GoodDawes County, Nebraska · 10S Chadron · Structure no. S385 15877
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,890
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US385 over Chadron Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying US385 over Chadron Creek Tributary in Dawes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 87 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US385 over Chadron Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is US385 over Chadron Creek Tributary 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 Chadron Creek Tributary carry?
About 1,890 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US385 over Chadron Creek Tributary?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns US385 over Chadron Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.