US Bridges

N12 over Dizzy Creek

Good

Boyd County, Nebraska · 1W Butte · Structure no. S012 11255

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
415
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N12 over Dizzy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N12 over Dizzy Creek in Boyd County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 60 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN12
CrossesDizzy Creek
Location1W Butte
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates42.9153, -98.8707
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2018)
Projected traffic560 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N12 over Dizzy Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is N12 over Dizzy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N12 over Dizzy Creek carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N12 over Dizzy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N12 over Dizzy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.