US Bridges

N67 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Otoe County, Nebraska · 4N Dunbar · Structure no. S067 06140

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N67 over Wilson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N67 over Wilson Creek in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN67
CrossesWilson Creek
Location4N Dunbar
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates40.7206, -96.0261
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic156 by 2038
Trucks13%
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 Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is N67 over Wilson 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does N67 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N67 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N67 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.