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FAS 2895 over Willow Creek

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Pierce County, Nebraska · JCT N13/N98 10.7W .5S · Structure no. C007001105

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2895 over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 2895 over Willow Creek in Pierce County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2895
CrossesWillow Creek
LocationJCT N13/N98 10.7W .5S
RouteCounty Highway 2895
CountyPierce County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.1922, -97.7376
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2011)
Projected traffic80 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2895 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2895 over Willow 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 2895 over Willow Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2895 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2895 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.