US Bridges

FAS 1457 over Irrigation Lateral

Fair

Hitchcock County, Nebraska · 1.4W 2N of Culbertson · Structure no. C004411417

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1457 over Irrigation Lateral is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1457 over Irrigation Lateral in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1457
CrossesIrrigation Lateral
Location1.4W 2N of Culbertson
RouteCounty Highway 1457
CountyHitchcock County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2637, -100.8597
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2011)
Projected traffic95 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 1457 over Irrigation Lateral built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1457 over Irrigation Lateral 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 1457 over Irrigation Lateral carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1457 over Irrigation Lateral?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns FAS 1457 over Irrigation Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.