US Bridges

FAS 2385 over Turtle Creek

Fair

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · JCT N4/S-65A 1E 5.7S · Structure no. C006504315

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2385 over Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 2385 over Turtle Creek in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2385
CrossesTurtle Creek
LocationJCT N4/S-65A 1E 5.7S
RouteCounty Highway 2385
CountyNuckolls County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.225, -97.8767
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2011)
Projected traffic170 by 2033
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 2385 over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2385 over Turtle 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2385 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2385 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAS 2385 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.