US Bridges

FAS 3715 over Bachelor Creek

Fair

Cass County, Nebraska · 4W .5S of Plattsmouth · Structure no. C001315125P

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
935
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3715 over Bachelor Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 3715 over Bachelor Creek in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 935 vehicles a day, projected to reach 990 by 2033. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3715
CrossesBachelor Creek
Location4W .5S of Plattsmouth
RouteCounty Highway 3715
CountyCass County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.993, -95.9783
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic935 (2011)
Projected traffic990 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 3715 over Bachelor Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3715 over Bachelor 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3715 over Bachelor Creek carry?

About 935 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3715 over Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3715 over Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.