US Bridges

FAS 3085 over Middle Oak Creek

Fair

Butler County, Nebraska · County RD W 29-30 · Structure no. C001214520

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3085 over Middle Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 3085 over Middle Oak Creek in Butler County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3085
CrossesMiddle Oak Creek
LocationCounty RD W 29-30
RouteCounty Highway 3085
CountyButler County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1662, -96.9471
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2011)
Projected traffic160 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 3085 over Middle Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3085 over Middle Oak 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 3085 over Middle Oak Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3085 over Middle Oak Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3085 over Middle Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.