US Bridges

FAS 1470 over North Brushy Creek

FairPosted for load

Frontier County, Nebraska · Sjct US83/N23 1.5W · Structure no. C003200805

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1470 over North Brushy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 1470 over North Brushy Creek in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 161.6 mi (260 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1470
CrossesNorth Brushy Creek
LocationSjct US83/N23 1.5W
RouteCounty Highway 1470
CountyFrontier County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6563, -100.6699
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2011)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed161.6 mi (260 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 1470 over North Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1470 over North Brushy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1470 over North Brushy Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1470 over North Brushy Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1470 over North Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.