US Bridges

N9 over Cuming Creek

Fair

Cuming County, Nebraska · 10N West Point · Structure no. S009 00888

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,455
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N9 over Cuming Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying N9 over Cuming Creek in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,455 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,110 by 2038. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN9
CrossesCuming Creek
Location10N West Point
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates41.988, -96.7098
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,455 (2018)
Projected traffic2,110 by 2038
Trucks19%
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 N9 over Cuming Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is N9 over Cuming Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does N9 over Cuming Creek carry?

About 1,455 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is N9 over Cuming Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N9 over Cuming Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.