US Bridges

FAS 1750 over Spring Creek

Good

Harlan County, Nebraska · JCT US6/N4 1S 4S · Structure no. C004201610

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1750 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1750 over Spring Creek in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAS 1750
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationJCT US6/N4 1S 4S
RouteCounty Highway 1750
Coordinates40.249, -99.5644
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 1750 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1750 over Spring 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1750 over Spring Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1750 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1750 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.