US Bridges

FAS 1205 Dead Hors over Dead Horse Creek

Fair

Dawes County, Nebraska · Wjct US20/US385 9.5S 1W · Structure no. C002324305

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1205 Dead Hors over Dead Horse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1205 Dead Hors over Dead Horse Creek in Dawes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 261 mi (420 km).

CarriesFAS 1205 Dead Hors
CrossesDead Horse Creek
LocationWjct US20/US385 9.5S 1W
RouteCounty Highway 1205
Coordinates42.6903, -103.0855
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1205 Dead Hors over Dead Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1205 Dead Hors 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 FAS 1205 Dead Hors over Dead Horse Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1205 Dead Hors over Dead Horse Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1205 Dead Hors over Dead Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.