US Bridges

FAS 1970 over Keegan Creek

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Holt County, Nebraska · JCT US20/N11 .7N 8W · Structure no. C004531315

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1970 over Keegan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1970 over Keegan Creek in Holt 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 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 256 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1970
CrossesKeegan Creek
LocationJCT US20/N11 .7N 8W
RouteCounty Highway 1970
CountyHolt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.54, -99.1267
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2011)
Projected traffic256 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 1970 over Keegan Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 1970 over Keegan 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1970 over Keegan Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1970 over Keegan Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FAS 1970 over Keegan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.