US Bridges

N67 over Higgins Branch

Fair

Nemaha County, Nebraska · 4E Brock · Structure no. S067 03661

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N67 over Higgins Branch is a concrete culvert carrying N67 over Higgins Branch in Nemaha County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN67
CrossesHiggins Branch
Location4E Brock
RouteState Highway 67
CountyNemaha County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4796, -95.883
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Higgins Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is N67 over Higgins Branch 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 Higgins Branch carry?

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

How long is N67 over Higgins Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N67 over Higgins Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.