N14 over Ox Bow Creek
PoorNuckolls County, Nebraska · 2N Nelson · Structure no. S014 01793
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,625
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N14 over Ox Bow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N14 over Ox Bow Creek in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 88 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,625 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,275 by 2038. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N14 over Ox Bow Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is N14 over Ox Bow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does N14 over Ox Bow Creek carry?
About 1,625 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is N14 over Ox Bow Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns N14 over Ox Bow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.