US Bridges

US136 over Dry Creek

Poor

Thayer County, Nebraska · 6W Gilead · Structure no. S136 13214

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,310
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US136 over Dry Creek in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,703 by 2038. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS136
CrossesDry Creek
Location6W Gilead
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyThayer County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1472, -97.5226
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,310 (2018)
Projected traffic1,703 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 US136 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US136 over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US136 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US136 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US136 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.