South County Line over Dry Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, Nebraska · 13E US83 Frontier Cl · Structure no. C005669845
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South County Line over Dry Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying South County Line over Dry Creek in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South County Line over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is South County Line over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does South County Line over Dry Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is South County Line over Dry Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns South County Line over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.