US Bridges

N Railroad ST over Dry Creek

Fair

Harlan County, Nebraska · Oxford Railway @ N46 · Structure no. M1885B1405

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Railroad ST over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Railroad ST over Dry Creek in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN Railroad ST
CrossesDry Creek
LocationOxford Railway @ N46
RouteCity Street 0B14
CountyHarlan County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2491, -99.6277
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic230 (2003)
Projected traffic310 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Railroad ST over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is N Railroad ST over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does N Railroad ST over Dry Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Railroad ST over Dry Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N Railroad ST over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.