US Bridges

N14 over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Clay County, Nebraska · 1N Clay Center · Structure no. S014 03813

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,275
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N14 over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N14 over Little Sandy Creek in Clay County, Nebraska. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 87 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 2,275 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,071 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN14
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location1N Clay Center
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates40.5306, -98.0516
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic2,275 (2018)
Projected traffic3,071 by 2038
Trucks15%
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 Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is N14 over Little Sandy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N14 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 2,275 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N14 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N14 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.