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FAS 2025 over Prairie Creek

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Buffalo County, Nebraska · JCT US30/L-10D 4.2N · Structure no. C001007340

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2025 over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 2025 over Prairie Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 265 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2025
CrossesPrairie Creek
LocationJCT US30/L-10D 4.2N
RouteCounty Highway 2025
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8527, -98.7408
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic265 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 2025 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2025 over Prairie 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 2025 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FAS 2025 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FAS 2025 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.