US Bridges

N13 over Dry Creek

Fair

Pierce County, Nebraska · 7NW Foster · Structure no. S013 02435

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,395
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N13 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N13 over Dry Creek in Pierce County, Nebraska. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 86 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesN13
CrossesDry Creek
Location7NW Foster
RouteState Highway 13
CountyPierce County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.3301, -97.7623
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 length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic1,395 (2018)
Projected traffic1,953 by 2038
Trucks11%
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

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 Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is N13 over 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 Dry Creek carry?

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

How long is N13 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N13 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.