US Bridges

N1 over Stove Creek

Good

Cass County, Nebraska · 0S Elmwood · Structure no. S001 00166

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,355
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N1 over Stove Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N1 over Stove Creek in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,355 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,897 by 2038. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN1
CrossesStove Creek
Location0S Elmwood
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates40.8367, -96.2937
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,355 (2018)
Projected traffic1,897 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 N1 over Stove Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is N1 over Stove 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 2024.

How much traffic does N1 over Stove Creek carry?

About 1,355 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N1 over Stove Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N1 over Stove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.