US Bridges

FAS 1990 over Gimlet Creek

Good

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · Sjct US136/N14 8.6W 3.6S · Structure no. C006504415P

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1990 over Gimlet Creek is a steel culvert carrying FAS 1990 over Gimlet Creek in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

CarriesFAS 1990
CrossesGimlet Creek
LocationSjct US136/N14 8.6W 3.6S
RouteCounty Highway 1990
Coordinates40.0346, -98.2296
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2011)
Projected traffic28 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 1990 over Gimlet Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1990 over Gimlet 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1990 over Gimlet Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1990 over Gimlet Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FAS 1990 over Gimlet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.