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FAS 1665 over Beaver Creek

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Furnas County, Nebraska · JCT US283/N89 6E .5N · Structure no. C003304510

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1665 over Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS 1665 over Beaver Creek in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1665
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationJCT US283/N89 6E .5N
RouteCounty Highway 1665
CountyFurnas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1386, -99.7807
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2011)
Projected traffic135 by 2042
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1665 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1665 over Beaver 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1665 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1665 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1665 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.