N71 over Tub Springs Creek
GoodScotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 5N Scottsbluff · Structure no. S071 06747
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,270
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N71 over Tub Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N71 over Tub Springs Creek in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 79 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,778 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N71 over Tub Springs Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is N71 over Tub Springs 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does N71 over Tub Springs Creek carry?
About 1,270 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is N71 over Tub Springs Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns N71 over Tub Springs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.