US Bridges

FAS 3635 over Clear Creek

Good

Pawnee County, Nebraska · Ejct N4/N50 2.5E .2S · Structure no. C006723920

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3635 over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 3635 over Clear Creek in Pawnee County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFAS 3635
CrossesClear Creek
LocationEjct N4/N50 2.5E .2S
RouteCounty Highway 3635
Coordinates40.1866, -96.1047
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic65 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3635 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3635 over Clear 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 3635 over Clear Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3635 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3635 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.