US Bridges

FAS 3020 CO RD W over Skull Creek

Fair

Butler County, Nebraska · JCT N15/N64 9.7E 1.6N · Structure no. C001224550

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3020 CO RD W over Skull Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 3020 CO RD W over Skull Creek in Butler County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 185 vehicles a day, projected to reach 185 by 2033. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFAS 3020 CO RD W
CrossesSkull Creek
LocationJCT N15/N64 9.7E 1.6N
RouteCounty Highway 3020
Coordinates41.3584, -96.947
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2011)
Projected traffic185 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 3020 CO RD W over Skull Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3020 CO RD W over Skull 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 3020 CO RD W over Skull Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3020 CO RD W over Skull Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3020 CO RD W over Skull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.