US Bridges

FAS 3660 over Hughes Creek

Fair

Nemaha County, Nebraska · JCT US73/US136 5S 1E · Structure no. C006413050

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3660 over Hughes Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 3660 over Hughes Creek in Nemaha County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3660
CrossesHughes Creek
LocationJCT US73/US136 5S 1E
RouteCounty Highway 3660
CountyNemaha County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3196, -95.8224
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2011)
Projected traffic120 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 3660 over Hughes Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3660 over Hughes 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3660 over Hughes Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3660 over Hughes Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3660 over Hughes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.