US Bridges

FAS 1530 over E Br Muddy Creek

Fair

Gosper County, Nebraska · JCT US283/N23 4.8W 12.8S · Structure no. C003704215

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1530 over E Br Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1530 over E Br Muddy Creek in Gosper County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1530
CrossesE Br Muddy Creek
LocationJCT US283/N23 4.8W 12.8S
RouteCounty Highway 1530
CountyGosper County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4092, -99.9502
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2011)
Projected traffic110 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1530 over E Br Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1530 over E Br Muddy 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1530 over E Br Muddy Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1530 over E Br Muddy Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1530 over E Br Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.