US Bridges

FAS 1975 40 1700 over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Kearney County, Nebraska · JCT N10/N74 8E 6.3N · Structure no. C005014115

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1975 40 1700 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1975 40 1700 over Cottonwood Creek in Kearney County, Nebraska. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 345 vehicles a day, projected to reach 345 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFAS 1975 40 1700
CrossesCottonwood Creek
LocationJCT N10/N74 8E 6.3N
RouteCounty Highway 1975
Coordinates40.586, -98.8001
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2011)
Projected traffic345 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 1975 40 1700 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is FAS 1975 40 1700 over Cottonwood 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1975 40 1700 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1975 40 1700 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 1975 40 1700 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.