US Bridges

FAS 1190 Bergfield over Big Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Dawes County, Nebraska · Njct US20/S2 8.5N 5E. · Structure no. C002332110

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1190 Bergfield over Big Cottonwood Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1190 Bergfield over Big Cottonwood Creek in Dawes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1190 Bergfield
CrossesBig Cottonwood Creek
LocationNjct US20/S2 8.5N 5E.
RouteCounty Highway 1190
CountyDawes County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.8126, -103.3056
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2011)
Projected traffic65 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 1190 Bergfield over Big Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1190 Bergfield over Big Cottonwood 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 1190 Bergfield over Big Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1190 Bergfield over Big Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1190 Bergfield over Big Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.