US Bridges

N11 over Dry Creek

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 0N Cairo · Structure no. S011 02284

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,965
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N11 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N11 over Dry Creek in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,965 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,855 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN11
CrossesDry Creek
Location0N Cairo
RouteState Highway 11
CountyHall County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0042, -98.6074
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,965 (2018)
Projected traffic3,855 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N11 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is N11 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N11 over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,965 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N11 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns N11 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.