US Bridges

Road 376 over Driftwood Creek

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Hitchcock County, Nebraska · 8.5S 2E of Culbertson · Structure no. C004415705

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 376 over Driftwood Creek is a steel culvert carrying Road 376 over Driftwood Creek in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 376
CrossesDriftwood Creek
Location8.5S 2E of Culbertson
RouteCounty Highway 157
CountyHitchcock County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0933, -100.7955
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic33 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 376 over Driftwood Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 376 over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Road 376 over Driftwood Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 376 over Driftwood Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Road 376 over Driftwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.