US Bridges

FAS 1530 over Turkey Creek

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Gosper County, Nebraska · JCT US283/N23 4.7E 14.6S · Structure no. C003724640

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1530 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1530 over Turkey Creek in Gosper County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1530
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationJCT US283/N23 4.7E 14.6S
RouteCounty Highway 1530
CountyGosper County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3801, -99.7727
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2011)
Projected traffic70 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1530 over Turkey 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 1530 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1530 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1530 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.