US Bridges

US385 over Stream

Good

Morrill County, Nebraska · 8NW Bridgeport · Structure no. S385 08169

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,130
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US385 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US385 over Stream 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 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,876 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesUS385
CrossesStream
Location8NW Bridgeport
RouteU.S. Route 385
Coordinates41.7713, -103.1435
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,130 (2018)
Projected traffic2,876 by 2038
Trucks21%
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 Stream built?

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

What condition is US385 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 2,130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US385 over Stream?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US385 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.