US Bridges

S66A Douglas Spur over S Fk Little Nemaha River

Good

Otoe County, Nebraska · 1N Douglas · Structure no. SS66A00730

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S66A Douglas Spur over S Fk Little Nemaha River is a concrete culvert carrying S66A Douglas Spur over S Fk Little Nemaha River in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,256 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesS66A Douglas Spur
CrossesS Fk Little Nemaha River
Location1N Douglas
RouteState Highway 0S66A
Coordinates40.6057, -96.3877
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic930 (2018)
Projected traffic1,256 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 S66A Douglas Spur over S Fk Little Nemaha River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S66A Douglas Spur over S Fk Little Nemaha River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S66A Douglas Spur over S Fk Little Nemaha River carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S66A Douglas Spur over S Fk Little Nemaha River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S66A Douglas Spur over S Fk Little Nemaha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.