US Bridges

FAS 3490 over Clark Creek

Fair

Dodge County, Nebraska · Rd. F Bet. 24 & 25 · Structure no. C002701240

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
565
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3490 over Clark Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 3490 over Clark Creek in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 565 vehicles a day, projected to reach 365 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3490
CrossesClark Creek
LocationRd. F Bet. 24 & 25
RouteCounty Highway 3490
CountyDodge County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.6692, -96.4495
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (2011)
Projected traffic365 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 Clark Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3490 over Clark 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3490 over Clark Creek carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3490 over Clark Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3490 over Clark Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.