US Bridges

N11 over Turtle Creek

Good

Valley County, Nebraska · 5NW Ord · Structure no. S011 08103

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,480
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N11 over Turtle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N11 over Turtle Creek in Valley County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,480 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,852 by 2038. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN11
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location5NW Ord
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates41.6589, -98.983
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,480 (2018)
Projected traffic2,852 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 N11 over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is N11 over Turtle 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does N11 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 2,480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N11 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N11 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.