US Bridges

Road Z over Dry Creek Trib

Good

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · _ · Structure no. C006500402

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road Z over Dry Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Road Z over Dry Creek Trib in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad Z
CrossesDry Creek Trib
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNuckolls County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3364, -98.2423
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Road Z over Dry Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road Z over Dry Creek Trib 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Road Z over Dry Creek Trib carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road Z over Dry Creek Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns Road Z over Dry Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.