US Bridges

S12B Bruno-Abie over Bone Creek

Fair

Butler County, Nebraska · 4W Bruno · Structure no. SS12B00427

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
685
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S12B Bruno-Abie over Bone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S12B Bruno-Abie over Bone Creek in Butler County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 63 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 685 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 993 by 2038. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesS12B Bruno-Abie
CrossesBone Creek
Location4W Bruno
RouteState Highway 0S12B
Coordinates41.2782, -97.0477
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2018)
Projected traffic993 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 S12B Bruno-Abie over Bone Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is S12B Bruno-Abie over Bone 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 S12B Bruno-Abie over Bone Creek carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S12B Bruno-Abie over Bone Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S12B Bruno-Abie over Bone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.