US Bridges

US183/N12 over East Holt Creek

Good

Keya Paha County, Nebraska · 2N Springview · Structure no. S183 21523

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183/N12 over East Holt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US183/N12 over East Holt Creek in Keya Paha County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 66 years old, older 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 936 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS183/N12
CrossesEast Holt Creek
Location2N Springview
RouteU.S. Route 183
Coordinates42.85, -99.7488
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2018)
Projected traffic936 by 2038
Trucks15%
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 US183/N12 over East Holt Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US183/N12 over East Holt 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 2023.

How much traffic does US183/N12 over East Holt Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US183/N12 over East Holt Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US183/N12 over East Holt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.