US Bridges

FAS 2607 over Clearwater Creek

Good

Antelope County, Nebraska · .2SE of Clearwater · Structure no. C000221305

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2607 over Clearwater Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 2607 over Clearwater Creek in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFAS 2607
CrossesClearwater Creek
Location.2SE of Clearwater
RouteCounty Highway 2607
Coordinates42.162, -98.1844
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2011)
Projected traffic235 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2607 over Clearwater Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2607 over Clearwater 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2607 over Clearwater Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2607 over Clearwater Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2607 over Clearwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.