US Bridges

FAS 2880 over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Nebraska · Njct N8/N15 .6N 6.2E · Structure no. C004813220

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2880 over Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2880 over Rock Creek in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2880
CrossesRock Creek
LocationNjct N8/N15 .6N 6.2E
RouteCounty Highway 2880
CountyJefferson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1318, -97.0569
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2011)
Projected traffic280 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2880 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FAS 2880 over Rock 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2880 over Rock Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2880 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2880 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.