US Bridges

US385 over Indian Creek

Good

Morrill County, Nebraska · 8NW Bridgeport · Structure no. S385 08094

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,490
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US385 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US385 over Indian 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 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 2,490 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,362 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesUS385
CrossesIndian Creek
Location8NW Bridgeport
RouteU.S. Route 385
Coordinates41.7617, -103.1368
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 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 traffic2,490 (2018)
Projected traffic3,362 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is US385 over Indian 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US385 over Indian Creek carry?

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

How long is US385 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US385 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.