US Bridges

FAS 2600 over Willow Creek

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Pierce County, Nebraska · JCT US20/N13 1.4E 10S · Structure no. C007003405

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2600 over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 2600 over Willow Creek in Pierce County, Nebraska. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2033. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2600
CrossesWillow Creek
LocationJCT US20/N13 1.4E 10S
RouteCounty Highway 2600
CountyPierce County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.206, -97.7736
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2011)
Projected traffic180 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 2600 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2600 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2600 over Willow Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2600 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2600 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.