US Bridges

FAS 1835 over Turkey Creek

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Harlan County, Nebraska · Njct US136/US183 4E 5.8N · Structure no. C004213705

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1835 over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS 1835 over Turkey 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1835
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationNjct US136/US183 4E 5.8N
RouteCounty Highway 1835
CountyHarlan County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2165, -99.2924
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2011)
Projected traffic176 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 1835 over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 1835 over Turkey 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 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1835 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1835 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1835 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.