N17 over Elm Creek
FairHitchcock County, Nebraska · 13S Culbertson · Structure no. S017 00596
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N17 over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N17 over Elm Creek in Hitchcock 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N17 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is N17 over Elm 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does N17 over Elm Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is N17 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns N17 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.