US Bridges

Chapman RD/FAS2180 over Prairie Creek

Fair

Hall County, Nebraska · Njct US281/N2 5.9N 1.2E · Structure no. C004000605

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapman RD/FAS2180 over Prairie Creek is a concrete slab carrying Chapman RD/FAS2180 over Prairie Creek in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 64 years old, older 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 990 vehicles a day, projected to reach 990 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesChapman RD/FAS2180
CrossesPrairie Creek
LocationNjct US281/N2 5.9N 1.2E
RouteCounty Highway 2180
CountyHall County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0176, -98.3353
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2011)
Projected traffic990 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Chapman RD/FAS2180 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Chapman RD/FAS2180 over Prairie 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Chapman RD/FAS2180 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Chapman RD/FAS2180 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Chapman RD/FAS2180 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.