US Bridges

N13 over South Dry Creek

Fair

Pierce County, Nebraska · 6NW Foster · Structure no. S013 02305

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,395
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N13 over South Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N13 over South Dry Creek in Pierce County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 85 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,395 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,953 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesN13
CrossesSouth Dry Creek
Location6NW Foster
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates42.3186, -97.7423
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,395 (2018)
Projected traffic1,953 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N13 over South Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is N13 over South Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does N13 over South Dry Creek carry?

About 1,395 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is N13 over South Dry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N13 over South Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.