US Bridges

US6/US34 over Dry Creek

Good

Harlan County, Nebraska · 11SE Atlanta · Structure no. S006 14060

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,505
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6/US34 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US6/US34 over Dry Creek in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 87 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,505 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,758 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesUS6/US34
CrossesDry Creek
Location11SE Atlanta
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyHarlan County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3072, -99.6295
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 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 traffic2,505 (2018)
Projected traffic3,758 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US6/US34 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US6/US34 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US6/US34 over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,505 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US6/US34 over Dry Creek?

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

Who owns US6/US34 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.