US Bridges

N12 over Spring Creek

Good

Keya Paha County, Nebraska · 8E Burton · Structure no. S012 07275

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
590
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N12 over Spring Creek is a steel culvert carrying N12 over Spring Creek in Keya Paha County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 826 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN12
CrossesSpring Creek
Location8E Burton
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates42.9264, -99.439
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 inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2018)
Projected traffic826 by 2038
Trucks14%
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 N12 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is N12 over Spring 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 2021.

How much traffic does N12 over Spring Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N12 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns N12 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.