US Bridges

S 38 RD over Trib to Indian Creek

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · 1S and 2E of Cortland · Structure no. C003432790

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 38 RD over Trib to Indian Creek is a steel culvert carrying S 38 RD over Trib to Indian Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

CarriesS 38 RD
CrossesTrib to Indian Creek
Location1S and 2E of Cortland
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates40.4869, -96.6668
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 38 RD over Trib to Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 38 RD over Trib to Indian 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 2022.

How much traffic does S 38 RD over Trib to Indian Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is S 38 RD over Trib to Indian Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns S 38 RD over Trib to Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.