US Bridges

US20 over Dry Creek

Good

Pierce County, Nebraska · 1W Plainview · Structure no. S020 35464

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US20 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US20 over Dry Creek in Pierce County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS20
CrossesDry Creek
Location1W Plainview
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.3508, -97.7999
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic3,600 (2018)
Projected traffic5,400 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 SystemYes

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 US20 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US20 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US20 over Dry Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US20 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US20 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.