US Bridges

FAS 1695 over Plum Creek

Good

Gosper County, Nebraska · JCT US283/N23 1N 6.6E · Structure no. C003733920

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1695 over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1695 over Plum Creek in Gosper County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 415 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFAS 1695
CrossesPlum Creek
LocationJCT US283/N23 1N 6.6E
RouteCounty Highway 1695
Coordinates40.6043, -99.738
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2011)
Projected traffic415 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 1695 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1695 over Plum 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 1695 over Plum Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1695 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1695 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.