US Bridges

US385 over Upper Dugout Creek

Fair

Morrill County, Nebraska · 2NW Bridgeport · Structure no. S385 07539

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,490
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US385 over Upper Dugout Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US385 over Upper Dugout Creek in Morrill County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,490 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,362 by 2038. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS385
CrossesUpper Dugout Creek
Location2NW Bridgeport
RouteU.S. Route 385
CountyMorrill County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.69, -103.0997
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,490 (2018)
Projected traffic3,362 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Upper Dugout Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US385 over Upper Dugout 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 2024.

How much traffic does US385 over Upper Dugout Creek carry?

About 2,490 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US385 over Upper Dugout Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US385 over Upper Dugout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.