US Bridges

FAS 1900 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · JCT US183/N40 .8S 21.6E · Structure no. C001002055

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1900 over Cedar Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1900 over Cedar Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1900
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationJCT US183/N40 .8S 21.6E
RouteCounty Highway 1900
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9164, -98.9786
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic115 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 1900 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1900 over Cedar 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1900 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is FAS 1900 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1900 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.