County Road L over Dry Creek Drain
FairScotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 4S .2E of Lyman · Structure no. C007902210
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road L over Dry Creek Drain is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road L over Dry Creek Drain in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road L over Dry Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road L over Dry Creek Drain 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does County Road L over Dry Creek Drain carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Road L over Dry Creek Drain?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns County Road L over Dry Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.