US Bridges

FAS 1975 40 1100 over Sand Creek

Fair

Kearney County, Nebraska · JCT N10/N74 8E .8N · Structure no. C005014110

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1975 40 1100 over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 1975 40 1100 over Sand Creek in Kearney County, Nebraska. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAS 1975 40 1100
CrossesSand Creek
LocationJCT N10/N74 8E .8N
RouteCounty Highway 1975
Coordinates40.5067, -98.8002
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2011)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 1975 40 1100 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1975 40 1100 over Sand 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1975 40 1100 over Sand Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1975 40 1100 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1975 40 1100 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.