US Bridges

County Highway over Dry Creek

Good

Pierce County, Nebraska · 1SE of Plainview · Structure no. C007001605

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Dry Creek in Pierce County, Nebraska. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesDry Creek
Location1SE of Plainview
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyPierce County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.3366, -97.7731
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 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 traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Dry Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Dry Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Highway over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.