US Bridges

FAS 3570/704 Road over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Pawnee County, Nebraska · JCT N65/S-65C 1S .6E · Structure no. C006713420

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3570/704 Road over Turkey Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FAS 3570/704 Road over Turkey Creek in Pawnee County, Nebraska. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3570/704 Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationJCT N65/S-65C 1S .6E
RouteCounty Highway 3570
CountyPawnee County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0296, -96.1509
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.7 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2011)
Projected traffic45 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 3570/704 Road over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3570/704 Road over Turkey 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 3570/704 Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3570/704 Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3570/704 Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.