US Bridges

FAS 1545 over Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Frontier County, Nebraska · South Edge of Stockville · Structure no. C003214305

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1545 over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1545 over Spring Creek in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesFAS 1545
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationSouth Edge of Stockville
RouteCounty Highway 1545
Coordinates40.5284, -100.3838
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2011)
Projected traffic45 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1545 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1545 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1545 over Spring Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1545 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1545 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.