US Bridges

N14 over Verdigre Creek Trib

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · 6S Verdigre Spur · Structure no. S014 18227

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,030
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N14 over Verdigre Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N14 over Verdigre Creek Trib in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 58 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,339 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN14
CrossesVerdigre Creek Trib
Location6S Verdigre Spur
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates42.5112, -98.0333
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2018)
Projected traffic1,339 by 2038
Trucks14%
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 N14 over Verdigre Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is N14 over Verdigre Creek Trib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N14 over Verdigre Creek Trib carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N14 over Verdigre Creek Trib?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N14 over Verdigre Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.