US Bridges

CR B - 14 over Spotted Tail Creek

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · Wjct US26/N29 3N .7E · Structure no. C007910415

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR B - 14 over Spotted Tail Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR B - 14 over Spotted Tail Creek in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCR B - 14
CrossesSpotted Tail Creek
LocationWjct US26/N29 3N .7E
RouteCounty Highway 1090
Coordinates41.9867, -103.8017
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2011)
Projected traffic135 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR B - 14 over Spotted Tail Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR B - 14 over Spotted Tail 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR B - 14 over Spotted Tail Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR B - 14 over Spotted Tail Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR B - 14 over Spotted Tail Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.