US Bridges

FAS 1653 over West Muddy Creek

Good

Frontier County, Nebraska · 13.5E 2.5S of Stockville · Structure no. C003206905P

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1653 over West Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1653 over West Muddy Creek in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).

CarriesFAS 1653
CrossesWest Muddy Creek
Location13.5E 2.5S of Stockville
RouteCounty Highway 1653
Coordinates40.4898, -100.1237
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed118.1 mi (190 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1653 over West Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1653 over West Muddy 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1653 over West Muddy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1653 over West Muddy Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1653 over West Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.