US Bridges

FAS 2920 over Bear Creek Tributary

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · 8.5E of Pickrell · Structure no. C003402245

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2920 over Bear Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 2920 over Bear Creek Tributary in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFAS 2920
CrossesBear Creek Tributary
Location8.5E of Pickrell
RouteCounty Highway 2920
Coordinates40.37814, -96.5651
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic330 by 2033
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2920 over Bear Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2920 over Bear Creek Tributary 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2920 over Bear Creek Tributary carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2920 over Bear Creek Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 2920 over Bear Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.