US Bridges

Bright Street over Dry Creek

Good

Harlan County, Nebraska · Oxford Bright @ N46 · Structure no. M1885A1405

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bright Street over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bright Street over Dry Creek in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesBright Street
CrossesDry Creek
LocationOxford Bright @ N46
RouteCity Street 0A14
Coordinates40.2512, -99.6287
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 inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic150 (2003)
Projected traffic202 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bright Street over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bright Street 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 2021.

How much traffic does Bright Street over Dry Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bright Street over Dry Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Bright Street over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.