US Bridges

FAS 1805 over Sappa Creek

Fair

Harlan County, Nebraska · Wjct US136/N89 2.9W .9S · Structure no. C004201310

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1805 over Sappa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 1805 over Sappa Creek in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2033. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesFAS 1805
CrossesSappa Creek
LocationWjct US136/N89 2.9W .9S
RouteCounty Highway 1805
Coordinates40.1187, -99.5171
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2011)
Projected traffic65 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 1805 over Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1805 over Sappa 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1805 over Sappa Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1805 over Sappa Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1805 over Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.