US Bridges

FAS 3430 over Skull Creek

Good

Butler County, Nebraska · JCT N15/N64 2S 10.9E · Structure no. C001202225

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3430 over Skull Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 3430 over Skull Creek in Butler County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 405 vehicles a day, projected to reach 405 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFAS 3430
CrossesSkull Creek
LocationJCT N15/N64 2S 10.9E
RouteCounty Highway 3430
Coordinates41.3071, -96.9243
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2011)
Projected traffic405 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 3430 over Skull Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3430 over Skull 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 3430 over Skull Creek carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3430 over Skull Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3430 over Skull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.