US Bridges

N14 over Cedar Creek

Good

Antelope County, Nebraska · 5N Petersburg · Structure no. S014 14093

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,155
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N14 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N14 over Cedar Creek in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 98 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,155 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,125 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN14
CrossesCedar Creek
Location5N Petersburg
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates41.9269, -98.0845
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic2,155 (2018)
Projected traffic3,125 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 N14 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is N14 over Cedar 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 2024.

How much traffic does N14 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,155 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N14 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N14 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.