US Bridges

V RD over North Dry Creek

Good

Phelps County, Nebraska · 1E 6.4N Funk · Structure no. C006904515

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V RD over North Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying V RD over North Dry Creek in Phelps County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesV RD
CrossesNorth Dry Creek
Location1E 6.4N Funk
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyPhelps County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5632, -99.2178
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.5 US tons
Inventory rating5.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 V RD over North Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is V RD over North Dry 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does V RD over North Dry Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is V RD over North Dry Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns V RD over North Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.