US Bridges

Road 369 over N Fk Driftwood Creek

Good

Hitchcock County, Nebraska · 8.5S 4E of Trenton · Structure no. C004404305

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 369 over N Fk Driftwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 369 over N Fk Driftwood Creek in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2037. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesRoad 369
CrossesN Fk Driftwood Creek
Location8.5S 4E of Trenton
RouteCounty Highway 43
Coordinates40.0366, -100.9284
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2017)
Projected traffic40 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 369 over N Fk Driftwood Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 369 over N Fk Driftwood 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Road 369 over N Fk Driftwood Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Road 369 over N Fk Driftwood Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Road 369 over N Fk Driftwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.