US Bridges

FAS 3645 over Hughes Creek

Good

Nemaha County, Nebraska · JCT US73/US136 2.5S 2.5E · Structure no. C006402905P

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3645 over Hughes Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 3645 over Hughes Creek in Nemaha County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2033. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 74.6 mi (120 km).

CarriesFAS 3645
CrossesHughes Creek
LocationJCT US73/US136 2.5S 2.5E
RouteCounty Highway 3645
Coordinates40.3561, -95.7918
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2011)
Projected traffic55 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed74.6 mi (120 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 3645 over Hughes Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3645 over Hughes 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 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 3645 over Hughes Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3645 over Hughes Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3645 over Hughes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.