US Bridges

FAS 1470 over Red Willow Creek

Good

Hayes County, Nebraska · JCT N25/N25A 11.5N 6E · Structure no. C004302005P

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1470 over Red Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1470 over Red Willow Creek in Hayes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 142.9 mi (230 km).

CarriesFAS 1470
CrossesRed Willow Creek
LocationJCT N25/N25A 11.5N 6E
RouteCounty Highway 1470
Coordinates40.5576, -100.9026
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2011)
Projected traffic110 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed142.9 mi (230 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 1470 over Red Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1470 over Red Willow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1470 over Red Willow Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1470 over Red Willow Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1470 over Red Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.