US Bridges

CO RD 772/FAS 1723 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Dawson County, Nebraska · JCT US30/N47 6.3N 2.8E · Structure no. C002400603

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 772/FAS 1723 over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 772/FAS 1723 over Buffalo Creek in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 90 years old, older 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 772/FAS 1723
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationJCT US30/N47 6.3N 2.8E
RouteCounty Highway 1723
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0182, -100.1146
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2011)
Projected traffic95 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 CO RD 772/FAS 1723 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is CO RD 772/FAS 1723 over Buffalo 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 772/FAS 1723 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CO RD 772/FAS 1723 over Buffalo 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 CO RD 772/FAS 1723 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.