US Bridges

CO RD 756/FAS 1600 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Dawson County, Nebraska · JCT US30/L-24B 3.2N 2.9W · Structure no. C002433815

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
670
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 756/FAS 1600 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 756/FAS 1600 over Buffalo Creek 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 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 670 vehicles a day, projected to reach 670 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 756/FAS 1600
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationJCT US30/L-24B 3.2N 2.9W
RouteCounty Highway 1600
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7867, -99.5939
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2011)
Projected traffic670 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 756/FAS 1600 over Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 756/FAS 1600 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 756/FAS 1600 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CO RD 756/FAS 1600 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 756/FAS 1600 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.