US Bridges

FAS 1655 over Muddy Creek

Good

Gosper County, Nebraska · JCT US283/N23 12.5S 8.4W · Structure no. C003700910

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1655 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1655 over Muddy Creek in Gosper County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2033. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFAS 1655
CrossesMuddy Creek
LocationJCT US283/N23 12.5S 8.4W
RouteCounty Highway 1655
Coordinates40.4129, -100.0172
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2011)
Projected traffic35 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 1655 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1655 over Muddy 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1655 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1655 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1655 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.