US Bridges

626 Ave over Dry Branch

Good

Pawnee County, Nebraska · 4 MI W of Pawnee City · Structure no. C006714120

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

626 Ave over Dry Branch is a steel culvert carrying 626 Ave over Dry Branch in Pawnee County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 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, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long.

Carries626 Ave
CrossesDry Branch
Location4 MI W of Pawnee City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.102, -96.086
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 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 (2019)
Projected traffic15 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 626 Ave over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 626 Ave over Dry Branch 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does 626 Ave over Dry Branch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 626 Ave over Dry Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns 626 Ave over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.