US Bridges

CO RD 444/FAS 1855 over Field Drain

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · JCT US30/L24B 1.1N · Structure no. C002407315

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
615
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 444/FAS 1855 over Field Drain is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 444/FAS 1855 over Field Drain in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 615 vehicles a day, projected to reach 615 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCO RD 444/FAS 1855
CrossesField Drain
LocationJCT US30/L24B 1.1N
RouteCounty Highway 1855
Coordinates40.7549, -99.5405
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2011)
Projected traffic615 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 444/FAS 1855 over Field Drain built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 444/FAS 1855 over Field Drain 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 444/FAS 1855 over Field Drain carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CO RD 444/FAS 1855 over Field Drain?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 444/FAS 1855 over Field Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.