US Bridges

FAS 2315 over Freeman Creek

Fair

Greeley County, Nebraska · JCT US281/N56 9E 9.4N · Structure no. C003904120

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2315 over Freeman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 2315 over Freeman Creek in Greeley County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 470 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFAS 2315
CrossesFreeman Creek
LocationJCT US281/N56 9E 9.4N
RouteCounty Highway 2315
Coordinates41.6717, -98.3683
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2011)
Projected traffic470 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 2315 over Freeman Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2315 over Freeman 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 2315 over Freeman Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2315 over Freeman Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 2315 over Freeman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.