N4 over Turkey Creek
PoorPawnee County, Nebraska · 6W Table Rock · Structure no. S004 18957
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 245 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N4 over Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4 over Turkey Creek in Pawnee County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2038. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 33 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 N4 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is N4 over Turkey 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does N4 over Turkey Creek carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is N4 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns N4 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.