US Bridges

474 Road over Dry Creek

Good

Sherman County, Nebraska · JCT N10/L-82A .1S · Structure no. C008202505

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

474 Road over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 474 Road over Dry Creek in Sherman County, Nebraska. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Carries474 Road
CrossesDry Creek
LocationJCT N10/L-82A .1S
RouteCounty Highway 7466
Coordinates41.1044, -98.9776
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic93 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 474 Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is 474 Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does 474 Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 474 Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 474 Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.