US Bridges

N41 over Prairie Creek

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · 2W Clatonia · Structure no. S041 06488

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,555
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N41 over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N41 over Prairie Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 61 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 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 1,555 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,333 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN41
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location2W Clatonia
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates40.4654, -96.8918
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,555 (2018)
Projected traffic2,333 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is N41 over Prairie 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does N41 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 1,555 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N41 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N41 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.