US Bridges

N8 over Turkey Creek

Good

Pawnee County, Nebraska · 1W Pawnee City · Structure no. S008 11290

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N8 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N8 over Turkey Creek in Pawnee County, Nebraska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,073 by 2038. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN8
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1W Pawnee City
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates40.1094, -96.1714
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2018)
Projected traffic1,073 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 N8 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is N8 over Turkey 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N8 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N8 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N8 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.