US Bridges

Irr/Fas 2965 over Howe Creek

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · JCT N12/N121 12W .2S · Structure no. C005435915

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr/Fas 2965 over Howe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr/Fas 2965 over Howe Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesIrr/Fas 2965
CrossesHowe Creek
LocationJCT N12/N121 12W .2S
RouteCounty Highway 2965
Coordinates42.7253, -97.7389
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Irr/Fas 2965 over Howe Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr/Fas 2965 over Howe 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Irr/Fas 2965 over Howe Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Irr/Fas 2965 over Howe Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Irr/Fas 2965 over Howe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.