US Bridges

N67 over Rock Creek

Fair

Nemaha County, Nebraska · 5E Brock · Structure no. S067 03578

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N67 over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N67 over Rock Creek in Nemaha County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN67
CrossesRock Creek
Location5E Brock
RouteState Highway 67
CountyNemaha County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4797, -95.8672
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2018)
Projected traffic616 by 2038
Trucks11%
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 N67 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is N67 over Rock 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does N67 over Rock Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is N67 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N67 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.