US Bridges

FAS 1765 over Pine Creek

Fair

Brown County, Nebraska · Wjct US20/US183 3E 5.3S · Structure no. C000915305

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1765 over Pine Creek is a steel culvert carrying FAS 1765 over Pine 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 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFAS 1765
CrossesPine Creek
LocationWjct US20/US183 3E 5.3S
RouteCounty Highway 1765
Coordinates42.4741, -99.6965
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2011)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS 1765 over Pine Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 1765 over Pine 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 1765 over Pine Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1765 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FAS 1765 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.