US Bridges

N84 over Little Bazile Creek

Fair

Knox County, Nebraska · In Bloomfield · Structure no. S084 02161

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N84 over Little Bazile Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying N84 over Little Bazile Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,973 by 2038. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN84
CrossesLittle Bazile Creek
LocationIn Bloomfield
RouteState Highway 84
Coordinates42.599, -97.65
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2018)
Projected traffic2,973 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 N84 over Little Bazile Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is N84 over Little Bazile 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 N84 over Little Bazile Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N84 over Little Bazile Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns N84 over Little Bazile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.