US Bridges

FAS 3030 CO RD 44 over Bone Creek

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Nebraska · JCT N15/S-12A 1S 1.4W · Structure no. C001211215

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3030 CO RD 44 over Bone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3030 CO RD 44 over Bone Creek in Butler County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3030 CO RD 44
CrossesBone Creek
LocationJCT N15/S-12A 1S 1.4W
RouteCounty Highway 3030
CountyButler County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3799, -97.0882
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic20 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 3030 CO RD 44 over Bone Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3030 CO RD 44 over Bone 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 3030 CO RD 44 over Bone Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3030 CO RD 44 over Bone Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3030 CO RD 44 over Bone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.