US Bridges

US30 over Dry Creek

Good

Deuel County, Nebraska · 15E Chappell · Structure no. S030 10175

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US30 over Dry Creek in Deuel County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS30
CrossesDry Creek
Location15E Chappell
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.0912, -102.1815
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 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 traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic546 by 2038
Trucks14%
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 Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US30 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US30 over Dry Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US30 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US30 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.