US Bridges

O 500 Cnty RD over Dry Creek

Good

Kearney County, Nebraska · 4N 1E Axtell · Structure no. C005002205

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

O 500 Cnty RD over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying O 500 Cnty RD over Dry Creek in Kearney County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesO 500 Cnty RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location4N 1E Axtell
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates40.54, -99.095
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior 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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic49 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was O 500 Cnty RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is O 500 Cnty RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does O 500 Cnty RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is O 500 Cnty RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns O 500 Cnty RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.