US Bridges

US30 over Pawnee Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 1W Brady · Structure no. S030 19913

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over Pawnee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US30 over Pawnee Creek in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 94 years old, older 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,885 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesUS30
CrossesPawnee Creek
Location1W Brady
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.0362, -100.3892
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2018)
Projected traffic1,885 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 US30 over Pawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US30 over Pawnee 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US30 over Pawnee Creek carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US30 over Pawnee Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US30 over Pawnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.