US Bridges

FAS 2900 over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Nebraska · JCT N4/N15 6S 3.5W · Structure no. C004812015

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2900 over Little Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2900 over Little Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFAS 2900
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
LocationJCT N4/N15 6S 3.5W
RouteCounty Highway 2900
Coordinates40.2193, -97.2468
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2011)
Projected traffic85 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 2900 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2900 over Little Sandy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2900 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2900 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2900 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.