US Bridges

S12C Ulysses Spur over Big Blue River Trib

Good

Butler County, Nebraska · JCT N15/S-12C 3.7W · Structure no. SS12C00369

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S12C Ulysses Spur over Big Blue River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying S12C Ulysses Spur over Big Blue River Trib in Butler County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 856 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesS12C Ulysses Spur
CrossesBig Blue River Trib
LocationJCT N15/S-12C 3.7W
RouteState Highway 0S12C
Coordinates41.0755, -97.1696
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2018)
Projected traffic856 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 S12C Ulysses Spur over Big Blue River Trib built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is S12C Ulysses Spur over Big Blue River Trib 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S12C Ulysses Spur over Big Blue River Trib carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S12C Ulysses Spur over Big Blue River Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns S12C Ulysses Spur over Big Blue River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.