US Bridges

Burwick RD over Dry Creek

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 2E .2N Cairo · Structure no. C004011730

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burwick RD over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Burwick RD over Dry Creek in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesBurwick RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location2E .2N Cairo
RouteCounty Highway 117
Coordinates41.0073, -98.5695
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 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 Burwick RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burwick RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Burwick RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Burwick RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Burwick RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.