US Bridges

FAS 2280 over Merriman Creek

Fair

Knox County, Nebraska · JCT N14/N59 2.6W · Structure no. C005405815

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2280 over Merriman Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2280 over Merriman Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2280
CrossesMerriman Creek
LocationJCT N14/N59 2.6W
RouteCounty Highway 2280
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.4665, -98.085
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2022)
Projected traffic445 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Merriman Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2280 over Merriman 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 Merriman Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2280 over Merriman Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2280 over Merriman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.