US Bridges

FAS 2635 over Ponca Creek

FairPosted for load

Knox County, Nebraska · JCT N12/N14 7.6W 3.8N · Structure no. C005451325

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
206 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2635 over Ponca Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FAS 2635 over Ponca Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2033. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2635
CrossesPonca Creek
LocationJCT N12/N14 7.6W 3.8N
RouteCounty Highway 2635
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.8038, -98.1926
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2011)
Projected traffic45 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 2635 over Ponca Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2635 over Ponca 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 2635 over Ponca Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2635 over Ponca Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2635 over Ponca Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.