US Bridges

US30 over Lost Creek

Good

Platte County, Nebraska · In Columbus · Structure no. S030 38143

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US30 over Lost Creek in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 16,350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,525 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS30
CrossesLost Creek
LocationIn Columbus
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.4384, -97.3265
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,350 (2018)
Projected traffic24,525 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 US30 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US30 over Lost 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does US30 over Lost Creek carry?

About 16,350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US30 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US30 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.