US Bridges

N14 over Bingham Creek

Fair

Knox County, Nebraska · 4S Niobrara · Structure no. S014 19621

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,095
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N14 over Bingham Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N14 over Bingham Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 91 years old, older 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 1,095 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,424 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

Location

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CarriesN14
CrossesBingham Creek
Location4S Niobrara
RouteState Highway 14
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.7038, -98.0497
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed87 mi (140 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 Bingham Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is N14 over Bingham 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 N14 over Bingham Creek carry?

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

How long is N14 over Bingham Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N14 over Bingham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.