US Bridges

CO RD 761/FAS 1620 over Spring Creek

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · JCT US30/L-24A 4N .9E · Structure no. C002412820

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 761/FAS 1620 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 761/FAS 1620 over Spring Creek in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCO RD 761/FAS 1620
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationJCT US30/L-24A 4N .9E
RouteCounty Highway 1620
Coordinates40.859, -99.8283
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic455 (2011)
Projected traffic455 by 2033
Trucks18%
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 761/FAS 1620 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 761/FAS 1620 over Spring 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 761/FAS 1620 over Spring Creek carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 761/FAS 1620 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 761/FAS 1620 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.