US Bridges

FAS 1445 over N Fk Driftwood Creek

Fair

Hitchcock County, Nebraska · JCT US34/N25 3.5E 10.5S · Structure no. C004404110

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1445 over N Fk Driftwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1445 over N Fk Driftwood Creek in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1445
CrossesN Fk Driftwood Creek
LocationJCT US34/N25 3.5E 10.5S
RouteCounty Highway 1445
CountyHitchcock County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0325, -100.947
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic20 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 1445 over N Fk Driftwood Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1445 over N Fk Driftwood 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1445 over N Fk Driftwood Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1445 over N Fk Driftwood Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1445 over N Fk Driftwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.