US Bridges

FAS 1755 over Plum Creek

Fair

Brown County, Nebraska · Wjct US20/N7 10W 8.2N · Structure no. C000901505P

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1755 over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1755 over Plum Creek in Brown County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 472.2 mi (760 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1755
CrossesPlum Creek
LocationWjct US20/N7 10W 8.2N
RouteCounty Highway 1755
CountyBrown County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.6671, -100.0554
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2011)
Projected traffic190 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed472.2 mi (760 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 1755 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1755 over Plum 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1755 over Plum Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1755 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1755 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.