US Bridges

RD 14 over Indian Creek Trib

PoorPosted for load

Fillmore County, Nebraska · .9N Fairmont · Structure no. C003022725

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 14 over Indian Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying RD 14 over Indian Creek Trib in Fillmore County, Nebraska. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 14
CrossesIndian Creek Trib
Location.9N Fairmont
RouteCounty Highway 227
CountyFillmore County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6539, -97.5783
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating12.1 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2003)
Projected traffic119 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 14 over Indian Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 14 over Indian Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does RD 14 over Indian Creek Trib carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is RD 14 over Indian Creek Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns RD 14 over Indian Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.