US Bridges

US385 over Pumpkin Creek

Fair

Morrill County, Nebraska · Sjct US385/N92 3.1NW · Structure no. S385 06909

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,805
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US385 over Pumpkin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US385 over Pumpkin Creek in Morrill County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,805 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,208 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesUS385
CrossesPumpkin Creek
LocationSjct US385/N92 3.1NW
RouteU.S. Route 385
CountyMorrill County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.6266, -103.0366
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,805 (2018)
Projected traffic4,208 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US385 over Pumpkin Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US385 over Pumpkin 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does US385 over Pumpkin Creek carry?

About 2,805 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US385 over Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US385 over Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.