US Bridges

US30 over Spring Creek

Fair

Dawson County, Nebraska · 3E Lexington · Structure no. S030 24078

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,095
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US30 over Spring Creek in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 94 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,095 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,405 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS30
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3E Lexington
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7643, -99.6869
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 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 traffic3,095 (2018)
Projected traffic3,405 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US30 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US30 over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US30 over Spring Creek carry?

About 3,095 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US30 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US30 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.