US Bridges

FAS 1270 over Spring Creek

Good

Dundy County, Nebraska · Sjct US34/N61 .1W 1.5N · Structure no. C002904415P

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1270 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1270 over Spring Creek in Dundy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 km).

CarriesFAS 1270
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationSjct US34/N61 .1W 1.5N
RouteCounty Highway 1270
Coordinates40.0417, -101.545
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2022)
Projected traffic210 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed111.8 mi (180 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 1270 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1270 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1270 over Spring Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1270 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 1270 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.