US Bridges

N14 over Verdigre Creek Trib

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · 3N Verdigre Spur · Structure no. S014 19089

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,095
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N14 over Verdigre Creek Trib is a concrete continuous slab carrying N14 over Verdigre Creek Trib in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,095 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,424 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesN14
CrossesVerdigre Creek Trib
Location3N Verdigre Spur
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates42.63297, -98.04007
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,095 (2018)
Projected traffic1,424 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N14 over Verdigre Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

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 1,095 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N14 over Verdigre Creek Trib?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N14 over Verdigre Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.