US281/N12 over Crooked Creek
GoodBoyd County, Nebraska · 2SE Spencer · Structure no. S281 21201
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,370
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US281/N12 over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US281/N12 over Crooked Creek in Boyd County, Nebraska. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 67 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 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,918 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US281/N12 over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is US281/N12 over Crooked 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 US281/N12 over Crooked Creek carry?
About 1,370 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US281/N12 over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US281/N12 over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.