US Bridges

N41 over Pratts Branch

Good

Johnson County, Nebraska · Ncl Sterling · Structure no. S041 09234

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,155
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N41 over Pratts Branch is a concrete culvert carrying N41 over Pratts Branch in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 63 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 2,155 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,233 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesN41
CrossesPratts Branch
LocationNcl Sterling
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates40.4644, -96.3718
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic2,155 (2018)
Projected traffic3,233 by 2038
Trucks17%
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 N41 over Pratts Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is N41 over Pratts Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does N41 over Pratts Branch carry?

About 2,155 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is N41 over Pratts Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N41 over Pratts Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.