US Bridges

N13 over Spring Creek

Fair

Knox County, Nebraska · 3N Creighton · Structure no. S013 04237

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
615
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N13 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N13 over Spring Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 615 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 892 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN13
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3N Creighton
RouteState Highway 13
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.5068, -97.8958
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic615 (2018)
Projected traffic892 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 N13 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is N13 over Spring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N13 over Spring Creek carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N13 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N13 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.