US Bridges

FAS 2180 over Warm Slough

Good

Merrick County, Nebraska · JCT US30/N14 10.3W 6.8S · Structure no. C006105415

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2180 over Warm Slough is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 2180 over Warm Slough in Merrick County, Nebraska. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, projected to reach 325 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFAS 2180
CrossesWarm Slough
LocationJCT US30/N14 10.3W 6.8S
RouteCounty Highway 2180
Coordinates41.0171, -98.1927
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2011)
Projected traffic325 by 2033
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2180 over Warm Slough built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2180 over Warm Slough 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2180 over Warm Slough carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2180 over Warm Slough?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 2180 over Warm Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.