US Bridges

N10 over W Br Thompson Creek

Good

Franklin County, Nebraska · 12S Minden · Structure no. S010 02220

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,270
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N10 over W Br Thompson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N10 over W Br Thompson Creek in Franklin County, Nebraska. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 67 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,651 by 2038. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesN10
CrossesW Br Thompson Creek
Location12S Minden
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates40.3187, -98.9529
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,270 (2018)
Projected traffic1,651 by 2038
Trucks13%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N10 over W Br Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is N10 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 N10 over W Br Thompson Creek carry?

About 1,270 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N10 over W Br Thompson Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N10 over W Br Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.