US Bridges

FAS 2290 over N Br Verdigris Creek

Fair

Knox County, Nebraska · JCT N14/N84 .2N 5.5W · Structure no. C005404005

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2290 over N Br Verdigris Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 2290 over N Br Verdigris Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

CarriesFAS 2290
CrossesN Br Verdigris Creek
LocationJCT N14/N84 .2N 5.5W
RouteCounty Highway 2290
Coordinates42.5975, -98.1343
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 2290 over N Br Verdigris Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2290 over N Br Verdigris 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2290 over N Br Verdigris Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2290 over N Br Verdigris Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2290 over N Br Verdigris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.