US Bridges

N10 over Dry Creek

Good

Kearney County, Nebraska · 6N Minden · Structure no. S010 04005

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,605
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N10 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N10 over Dry Creek in Kearney County, Nebraska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,605 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,227 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN10
CrossesDry Creek
Location6N Minden
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates40.5777, -98.9519
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic3,605 (2018)
Projected traffic5,227 by 2038
Trucks13%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N10 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is N10 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does N10 over Dry Creek carry?

About 3,605 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N10 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns N10 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.