US Bridges

N25 over N Fk Driftwood Creek

Fair

Hitchcock County, Nebraska · 12SW Trenton · Structure no. S025 00256

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N25 over N Fk Driftwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N25 over N Fk Driftwood Creek in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 64 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 5 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2038. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesN25
CrossesN Fk Driftwood Creek
Location12SW Trenton
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates40.0395, -101.0601
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2018)
Projected traffic986 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 N25 over N Fk Driftwood Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is N25 over N Fk Driftwood 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 N25 over N Fk Driftwood Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N25 over N Fk Driftwood Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N25 over N Fk Driftwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.