US Bridges

FAS 2250 over Plum Creek

Poor

Boone County, Nebraska · JCT N52/N91 3N 2.3E · Structure no. C000602805

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2250 over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 2250 over Plum Creek in Boone County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2250
CrossesPlum Creek
LocationJCT N52/N91 3N 2.3E
RouteCounty Highway 2250
CountyBoone County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7263, -98.2089
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2011)
Projected traffic55 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2250 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2250 over Plum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2250 over Plum Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2250 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FAS 2250 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.