US Bridges

FAS 2340 over Elk Creek

Fair

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · Njct US136/N14 1.9W 3.5N · Structure no. C006502215P

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2340 over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2340 over Elk Creek in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2340
CrossesElk Creek
LocationNjct US136/N14 1.9W 3.5N
RouteCounty Highway 2340
CountyNuckolls County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1985, -98.1037
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2011)
Projected traffic125 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 2340 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2340 over Elk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2340 over Elk Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2340 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2340 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.