US Bridges

CO RD 444/FAS 1855 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Dawson County, Nebraska · JCT US30/L-24B 1.8N · Structure no. C002407320

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
615
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 444/FAS 1855 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 444/FAS 1855 over Buffalo Creek in Dawson 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 615 vehicles a day, projected to reach 615 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 444/FAS 1855
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationJCT US30/L-24B 1.8N
RouteCounty Highway 1855
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7653, -99.5403
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 444/FAS 1855 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 444/FAS 1855 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CO RD 444/FAS 1855 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 444/FAS 1855 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.