US Bridges

FAS1225SLIM Butte over Big Bordeaux Creek

Good

Dawes County, Nebraska · Wjct US20/US385 .4N 6E · Structure no. C002335705

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS1225SLIM Butte over Big Bordeaux Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS1225SLIM Butte over Big Bordeaux Creek in Dawes 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAS1225SLIM Butte
CrossesBig Bordeaux Creek
LocationWjct US20/US385 .4N 6E
RouteCounty Highway 1225
Coordinates42.8344, -102.9497
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2011)
Projected traffic240 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 FAS1225SLIM Butte over Big Bordeaux Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS1225SLIM Butte over Big Bordeaux 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 FAS1225SLIM Butte over Big Bordeaux Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS1225SLIM Butte over Big Bordeaux Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS1225SLIM Butte over Big Bordeaux Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.