US Bridges

FAS 1550 W 400 over Dry Creek

Fair

Kearney County, Nebraska · JCT N44/L-50A .9N 1.5W · Structure no. C005000605

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1550 W 400 over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1550 W 400 over Dry Creek in Kearney County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 650 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1550 W 400
CrossesDry Creek
LocationJCT N44/L-50A .9N 1.5W
RouteCounty Highway 1550
CountyKearney County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6545, -99.1107
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2011)
Projected traffic650 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 1550 W 400 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1550 W 400 over Dry 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1550 W 400 over Dry Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1550 W 400 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1550 W 400 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.