US Bridges

FAS1205DEAD Horse over Dead Horse Creek

Fair

Dawes County, Nebraska · Wjct US20/US385 11S .1E · Structure no. C002304510P

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS1205DEAD Horse over Dead Horse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS1205DEAD Horse over Dead Horse Creek in Dawes 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 261 mi (420 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS1205DEAD Horse
CrossesDead Horse Creek
LocationWjct US20/US385 11S .1E
RouteCounty Highway 1205
CountyDawes County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.6657, -103.0625
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2011)
Projected traffic75 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed261 mi (420 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS1205DEAD Horse over Dead Horse Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS1205DEAD Horse over Dead Horse 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS1205DEAD Horse over Dead Horse Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS1205DEAD Horse over Dead Horse Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS1205DEAD Horse over Dead Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.