US Bridges

Irr/Fas 2645 over Bazile Creek

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · JCT N12/S-54D .8S .5E · Structure no. C005403915P

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr/Fas 2645 over Bazile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Irr/Fas 2645 over Bazile Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 142.9 mi (230 km).

CarriesIrr/Fas 2645
CrossesBazile Creek
LocationJCT N12/S-54D .8S .5E
RouteCounty Highway 2645
Coordinates42.7318, -97.9222
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed142.9 mi (230 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 Irr/Fas 2645 over Bazile Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr/Fas 2645 over Bazile 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 2022.

How much traffic does Irr/Fas 2645 over Bazile Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Irr/Fas 2645 over Bazile Creek?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Irr/Fas 2645 over Bazile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.