US Bridges

FAS 2220 over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Nance County, Nebraska · Sjct N14/N22 4.8S 13.6W · Structure no. C006303405

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2220 over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2220 over Cottonwood Creek in Nance County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFAS 2220
CrossesCottonwood Creek
LocationSjct N14/N22 4.8S 13.6W
RouteCounty Highway 2220
Coordinates41.2929, -98.2324
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2011)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
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 2220 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2220 over Cottonwood 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2220 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2220 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2220 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.