US Bridges

FAS 2280 over Verdigris Creek

Fair

Knox County, Nebraska · JCT N14/N59 4.2W · Structure no. C005405810

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2280 over Verdigris Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2280 over Verdigris Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 465 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2280
CrossesVerdigris Creek
LocationJCT N14/N59 4.2W
RouteCounty Highway 2280
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.4664, -98.1159
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 2280 over Verdigris Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2280 over 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 2280 over Verdigris Creek carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2280 over Verdigris Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2280 over Verdigris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.