US Bridges

FAS 3040 over E Fk Maple Creek

Good

Colfax County, Nebraska · JCT N15/N91 6.3E 9S · Structure no. C001902430

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3040 over E Fk Maple Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 3040 over E Fk Maple Creek in Colfax County, Nebraska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFAS 3040
CrossesE Fk Maple Creek
LocationJCT N15/N91 6.3E 9S
RouteCounty Highway 3040
Coordinates41.583, -96.9426
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3040 over E Fk Maple Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3040 over E Fk Maple 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3040 over E Fk Maple Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3040 over E Fk Maple Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3040 over E Fk Maple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.