US Bridges

N11 over Davis Creek

Fair

Greeley County, Nebraska · 4N Cotesfield · Structure no. S011 05453

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,190
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N11 over Davis Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N11 over Davis Creek in Greeley County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,190 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,547 by 2038. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).

Location

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CarriesN11
CrossesDavis Creek
Location4N Cotesfield
RouteState Highway 11
CountyGreeley County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4013, -98.674
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (2018)
Projected traffic1,547 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed118.1 mi (190 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 N11 over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is N11 over Davis 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N11 over Davis Creek carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N11 over Davis Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N11 over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.