US Bridges

S12A Linwood Spur over Skull Creek

Fair

Butler County, Nebraska · 2SW Linwood · Structure no. SS12A00554

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S12A Linwood Spur over Skull Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S12A Linwood Spur over Skull Creek in Butler County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 58 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 663 by 2038. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesS12A Linwood Spur
CrossesSkull Creek
Location2SW Linwood
RouteState Highway 0S12A
Coordinates41.3942, -96.9534
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2018)
Projected traffic663 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S12A Linwood Spur over Skull Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is S12A Linwood Spur over Skull Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does S12A Linwood Spur over Skull Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S12A Linwood Spur over Skull Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S12A Linwood Spur over Skull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.