US Bridges

N32 over Butterfly Creek

Good

Stanton County, Nebraska · 13E Madison · Structure no. S032 04871

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
695
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N32 over Butterfly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N32 over Butterfly Creek in Stanton County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 695 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN32
CrossesButterfly Creek
Location13E Madison
RouteState Highway 32
CountyStanton County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.83, -97.189
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic695 (2018)
Projected traffic1,216 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N32 over Butterfly Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is N32 over Butterfly 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 2021.

How much traffic does N32 over Butterfly Creek carry?

About 695 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is N32 over Butterfly Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns N32 over Butterfly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.