US Bridges

FAS 3185 over Rock Creek

Good

Cuming County, Nebraska · JCT US275/N51 .7E 6.9S · Structure no. C002001135

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3185 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 3185 over Rock Creek in Cuming 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAS 3185
CrossesRock Creek
LocationJCT US275/N51 .7E 6.9S
RouteCounty Highway 3185
Coordinates41.9013, -96.9229
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 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 traffic425 (2011)
Projected traffic330 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 3185 over Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 3185 over Rock 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 3185 over Rock Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3185 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3185 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.