N8 over Fourmile Creek
FairRichardson County, Nebraska · 7NE Dubois · Structure no. S008 12972
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 685
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N8 over Fourmile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N8 over Fourmile Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 69 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 685 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 891 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 N8 over Fourmile Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is N8 over Fourmile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does N8 over Fourmile Creek carry?
About 685 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is N8 over Fourmile Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns N8 over Fourmile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.