US Bridges

N8 over Rose Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Nebraska · 0E Thompson · Structure no. S008 04500

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N8 over Rose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N8 over Rose Creek in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,287 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN8
CrossesRose Creek
Location0E Thompson
RouteState Highway 8
CountyJefferson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.079, -97.256
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2018)
Projected traffic1,287 by 2038
Trucks20%
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

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 N8 over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is N8 over Rose 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N8 over Rose Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is N8 over Rose Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N8 over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.