US Bridges

FAS 3490 over Cuming Creek

Good

Dodge County, Nebraska · Rd. F Bet. 14 & 15 · Structure no. C002701220

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3490 over Cuming Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 3490 over Cuming Creek in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 740 vehicles a day, projected to reach 695 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFAS 3490
CrossesCuming Creek
LocationRd. F Bet. 14 & 15
RouteCounty Highway 3490
Coordinates41.6696, -96.6462
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2011)
Projected traffic695 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 FAS 3490 over Cuming Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3490 over Cuming 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3490 over Cuming Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3490 over Cuming Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3490 over Cuming Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.