US Bridges

Private Drive over Dry Creek

Good

Pierce County, Nebraska · 2N 0.35W of Pierce · Structure no. C007013007P

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Private Drive over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Private Drive over Dry Creek in Pierce County, Nebraska. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesPrivate Drive
CrossesDry Creek
Location2N 0.35W of Pierce
RouteCounty Highway 130
CountyPierce County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.23606, -97.5501
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5.4 US tons
Inventory rating4.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 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 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Private Drive over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Private Drive 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Private Drive over Dry Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Private Drive over Dry Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Private Drive over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.