US Bridges

N4 over W Br Thompson Creek

Good

Franklin County, Nebraska · 11W Campbell · Structure no. S004 03768

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4 over W Br Thompson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N4 over W Br Thompson Creek in Franklin County, Nebraska. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,013 by 2038. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesN4
CrossesW Br Thompson Creek
Location11W Campbell
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFranklin County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2923, -98.9364
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2018)
Projected traffic1,013 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4 over W Br Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4 over W Br Thompson 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N4 over W Br Thompson Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is N4 over W Br Thompson Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N4 over W Br Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.