US Bridges

FAS 2015 over Sweet Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · JCT N2/N68 7.8S · Structure no. C001025520

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2015 over Sweet Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 2015 over Sweet Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,400 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2015
CrossesSweet Creek
LocationJCT N2/N68 7.8S
RouteCounty Highway 2015
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9067, -98.9131
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,400 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2015 over Sweet Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is FAS 2015 over Sweet 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2015 over Sweet Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is FAS 2015 over Sweet Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 2015 over Sweet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.