N43 over Hooper Creek
GoodOtoe County, Nebraska · 4S Eagle · Structure no. S043 02621
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,030
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N43 over Hooper Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N43 over Hooper Creek in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,391 by 2038. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N43 over Hooper Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is N43 over Hooper 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does N43 over Hooper Creek carry?
About 1,030 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is N43 over Hooper Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns N43 over Hooper Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.