US Bridges

N8/N15 over Brawner Creek Floodway

Good

Jefferson County, Nebraska · .1 SE Fairbury · Structure no. S008 05275

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,860
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N8/N15 over Brawner Creek Floodway is a concrete continuous slab carrying N8/N15 over Brawner Creek Floodway in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 1,860 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,232 by 2038. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN8/N15
CrossesBrawner Creek Floodway
Location.1 SE Fairbury
RouteState Highway 8
CountyJefferson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1281, -97.1699
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,860 (2018)
Projected traffic2,232 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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/N15 over Brawner Creek Floodway built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is N8/N15 over Brawner Creek Floodway 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/N15 over Brawner Creek Floodway carry?

About 1,860 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N8/N15 over Brawner Creek Floodway?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns N8/N15 over Brawner Creek Floodway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.