US Bridges

14th Ave over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Howard County, Nebraska · 3.2W 1N of Farwell · Structure no. C004702405

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th Ave over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 14th Ave over Turkey Creek in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries14th Ave
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location3.2W 1N of Farwell
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyHoward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.235, -98.695
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2030
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 14th Ave over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is 14th Ave over Turkey 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 2023.

How much traffic does 14th Ave over Turkey Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 14th Ave over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 14th Ave over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.