US Bridges

FAS 2035 over Death Creek

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · JCT US183/N40 6E 3.3N · Structure no. C001021740

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2035 over Death Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2035 over Death Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 65 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2035
CrossesDeath Creek
LocationJCT US183/N40 6E 3.3N
RouteCounty Highway 2035
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9743, -99.274
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2035 over Death Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2035 over Death 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2035 over Death Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FAS 2035 over Death Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2035 over Death Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.