N14 over Walnut Creek
PoorNuckolls County, Nebraska · 7.8N Nelson · Structure no. S014 02356
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,585
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N14 over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N14 over Walnut 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 1,585 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,219 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 42 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N14 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is N14 over Walnut 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 Walnut Creek carry?
About 1,585 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is N14 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns N14 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.