US Bridges

FAS 2965 over Little Bazile Creek

FairPosted for load

Knox County, Nebraska · JCT N13/N59 7E 5.8N · Structure no. C005405715

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2965 over Little Bazile Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FAS 2965 over Little Bazile Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2965
CrossesLittle Bazile Creek
LocationJCT N13/N59 7E 5.8N
RouteCounty Highway 2965
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.5497, -97.7597
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2965 over Little Bazile Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2965 over Little Bazile 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2965 over Little Bazile Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2965 over Little Bazile Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2965 over Little Bazile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.