US Bridges

FAS 1450 over Crum Creek

FairPosted for load

Furnas County, Nebraska · JCT US6/US283 2S .6E · Structure no. C003311225

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1450 over Crum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1450 over Crum Creek in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 90 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 5 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 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1450
CrossesCrum Creek
LocationJCT US6/US283 2S .6E
RouteCounty Highway 1450
CountyFurnas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2766, -99.8865
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2011)
Projected traffic155 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 1450 over Crum Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is FAS 1450 over Crum 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1450 over Crum Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1450 over Crum Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1450 over Crum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.