US Bridges

White Cloud Road over Dry Creek

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · .8S 5.1W Cairo · Structure no. C004000412

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Cloud Road over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying White Cloud Road over Dry Creek in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite Cloud Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location.8S 5.1W Cairo
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyHall County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9894, -98.7044
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

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 White Cloud Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Cloud Road 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does White Cloud Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is White Cloud Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns White Cloud Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.