US Bridges

FAS 1990 / Road D over Cottonwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · Sjct US136/N14 6.8W 2.5S · Structure no. C006504205P

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1990 / Road D over Cottonwood Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1990 / Road D over Cottonwood Creek in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1990 / Road D
CrossesCottonwood Creek
LocationSjct US136/N14 6.8W 2.5S
RouteCounty Highway 1990
CountyNuckolls County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0519, -98.1973
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.1 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic100 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1990 / Road D over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1990 / Road D over Cottonwood 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1990 / Road D over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1990 / Road D over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1990 / Road D over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.