N8 over Arkeketa Creek
FairGage County, Nebraska · 5E Barneston · Structure no. S008 09199
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N8 over Arkeketa Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying N8 over Arkeketa Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2038. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N8 over Arkeketa Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is N8 over Arkeketa 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 2024.
How much traffic does N8 over Arkeketa Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is N8 over Arkeketa Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns N8 over Arkeketa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.