US Bridges

FAS 1725 over Spring Creek

Good

Custer County, Nebraska · JCT N40/N21 4.7S 10.6W · Structure no. C002103105P

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1725 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1725 over Spring Creek in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesFAS 1725
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationJCT N40/N21 4.7S 10.6W
RouteCounty Highway 1725
Coordinates41.0682, -99.9612
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2011)
Projected traffic250 by 2033
Trucks13%
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 1725 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1725 over Spring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1725 over Spring Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1725 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 1725 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.