US Bridges

N14 over Bogus Creek

Good

Boone County, Nebraska · 6S Albion · Structure no. S014 11683

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,605
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N14 over Bogus Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N14 over Bogus Creek in Boone County, Nebraska. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,605 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,247 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN14
CrossesBogus Creek
Location6S Albion
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates41.6097, -97.9847
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic1,605 (2018)
Projected traffic2,247 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 Bogus Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is N14 over Bogus 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does N14 over Bogus Creek carry?

About 1,605 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N14 over Bogus Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N14 over Bogus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.