US Bridges

FAS 1275 CO RD 181 over Blue Creek

Good

Garden County, Nebraska · JCT US26/N27 .7E 13.8N · Structure no. C003503305P

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1275 CO RD 181 over Blue Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1275 CO RD 181 over Blue Creek in Garden County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 372.8 mi (600 km).

CarriesFAS 1275 CO RD 181
CrossesBlue Creek
LocationJCT US26/N27 .7E 13.8N
RouteCounty Highway 1275
Coordinates41.6003, -102.334
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2011)
Projected traffic155 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed372.8 mi (600 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 1275 CO RD 181 over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1275 CO RD 181 over Blue 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 1275 CO RD 181 over Blue Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1275 CO RD 181 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1275 CO RD 181 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.