US Bridges

FAS 2985 over Little Sandy Creek

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Jefferson County, Nebraska · Sjct N4/N15 6W 4.4S · Structure no. C004830935

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2985 over Little Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2985 over Little Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2985
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
LocationSjct N4/N15 6W 4.4S
RouteCounty Highway 2985
CountyJefferson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2428, -97.2931
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2011)
Projected traffic130 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 2985 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2985 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 2985 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2985 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2985 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.