US Bridges

FAS 1840 D 1400 over Little Blue River

Good

Kearney County, Nebraska · JCT N10/N74 7S 1.4E · Structure no. C005004203

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1840 D 1400 over Little Blue River is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1840 D 1400 over Little Blue River in Kearney County, Nebraska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFAS 1840 D 1400
CrossesLittle Blue River
LocationJCT N10/N74 7S 1.4E
RouteCounty Highway 1840
Coordinates40.3939, -98.9241
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic95 (2011)
Projected traffic95 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 1840 D 1400 over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1840 D 1400 over Little Blue River 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1840 D 1400 over Little Blue River carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1840 D 1400 over Little Blue River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FAS 1840 D 1400 over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.