US Bridges

468 Ave over Dry Creek

Good

Holt County, Nebraska · 4S 7W of Atkinson · Structure no. C004531310

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

468 Ave over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 468 Ave over Dry Creek in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 256 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries468 Ave
CrossesDry Creek
Location4S 7W of Atkinson
RouteCounty Highway 1970
Coordinates42.4667, -99.1274
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2011)
Projected traffic256 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 468 Ave over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 468 Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 468 Ave over Dry Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 468 Ave over Dry Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns 468 Ave over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.