US Bridges

N41 over S Fk Turkey Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Nebraska · 2W Milligan · Structure no. S041 03376

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N41 over S Fk Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N41 over S Fk Turkey Creek in Fillmore County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 63 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2038. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN41
CrossesS Fk Turkey Creek
Location2W Milligan
RouteState Highway 41
CountyFillmore County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.51, -97.4284
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2018)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 N41 over S Fk Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is N41 over S Fk Turkey 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N41 over S Fk Turkey Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N41 over S Fk Turkey Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N41 over S Fk Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.