US Bridges

28 1500 Cnty RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Kearney County, Nebraska · 4W 4.5N of Minden · Structure no. C005001710

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28 1500 Cnty RD over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 28 1500 Cnty RD over Dry Creek in Kearney County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries28 1500 Cnty RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location4W 4.5N of Minden
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyKearney County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.56, -99.0283
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic102 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 28 1500 Cnty RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28 1500 Cnty RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 28 1500 Cnty RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 28 1500 Cnty RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 28 1500 Cnty RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.