US Bridges

N66 over Bachelor Creek

Fair

Cass County, Nebraska · 4W Plattsmouth · Structure no. S066 12185

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,745
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N66 over Bachelor Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N66 over Bachelor Creek in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 2,745 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,843 by 2038. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

Location

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CarriesN66
CrossesBachelor Creek
Location4W Plattsmouth
RouteState Highway 66
CountyCass County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0023, -95.9687
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,745 (2018)
Projected traffic3,843 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 N66 over Bachelor Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is N66 over Bachelor 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does N66 over Bachelor Creek carry?

About 2,745 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N66 over Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N66 over Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.