US Bridges

N14 over Lost Creek

Good

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · 1W Superior · Structure no. S014 00177

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N14 over Lost Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N14 over Lost Creek in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 74 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2038. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN14
CrossesLost Creek
Location1W Superior
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates40.0188, -98.0787
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2018)
Projected traffic1,456 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is N14 over Lost 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N14 over Lost Creek carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is N14 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N14 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.