US Bridges

N58/N92 over Dead Horse Creek

Good

Sherman County, Nebraska · In Loup City · Structure no. S058 04085

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N58/N92 over Dead Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N58/N92 over Dead Horse Creek in Sherman County, Nebraska. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,418 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesN58/N92
CrossesDead Horse Creek
LocationIn Loup City
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates41.2716, -98.9702
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic1,050 (2018)
Projected traffic1,418 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 N58/N92 over Dead Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is N58/N92 over Dead Horse 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N58/N92 over Dead Horse Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N58/N92 over Dead Horse Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N58/N92 over Dead Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.