US Bridges

FAS 2515 over Prairie Creek

Fair

Merrick County, Nebraska · Ejct N14/N92 5N 1.5E · Structure no. C006112005

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2515 over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2515 over Prairie Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 205 by 2033. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2515
CrossesPrairie Creek
LocationEjct N14/N92 5N 1.5E
RouteCounty Highway 2515
CountyMerrick County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2637, -97.9565
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2011)
Projected traffic205 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2515 over Prairie Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 2515 over Prairie 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2515 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2515 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2515 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.