US Bridges

FAS 2975 over West Bow Creek

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · JCT N12/N121 1W 3.6S · Structure no. C005418115

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2975 over West Bow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 2975 over West Bow Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 630 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFAS 2975
CrossesWest Bow Creek
LocationJCT N12/N121 1W 3.6S
RouteCounty Highway 2975
Coordinates42.6764, -97.5249
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2011)
Projected traffic630 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2975 over West Bow Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2975 over West Bow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2975 over West Bow Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2975 over West Bow Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2975 over West Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.