N8 over Buckley Creek
GoodJefferson County, Nebraska · 1W Thompson · Structure no. S008 04360
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 715
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N8 over Buckley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N8 over Buckley Creek in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 715 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,108 by 2038. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N8 over Buckley Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is N8 over Buckley 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does N8 over Buckley Creek carry?
About 715 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is N8 over Buckley Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns N8 over Buckley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.