US Bridges

FAS 1530 over Elder Creek

Good

Gosper County, Nebraska · JCT US283/N23 5.6W 12.8S · Structure no. C003704210

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1530 over Elder Creek is a steel culvert carrying FAS 1530 over Elder Creek in Gosper County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1530
CrossesElder Creek
LocationJCT US283/N23 5.6W 12.8S
RouteCounty Highway 1530
CountyGosper County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4091, -99.9649
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic75 (2011)
Projected traffic75 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1530 over Elder Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1530 over Elder 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1530 over Elder Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1530 over Elder Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 1530 over Elder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.