US Bridges

N88 over Middle Creek

Good

Morrill County, Nebraska · 7E Redington · Structure no. S088 05117

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N88 over Middle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N88 over Middle Creek in Morrill County, Nebraska. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 87 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 436 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 km).

CarriesN88
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location7E Redington
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates41.5836, -103.1425
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 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 traffic335 (2018)
Projected traffic436 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed111.8 mi (180 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 N88 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is N88 over Middle Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N88 over Middle Creek carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N88 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N88 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.