US Bridges

FAS 2865 over Lost Creek

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Platte County, Nebraska · JCT US30/L-71D 1W 1.5N · Structure no. C007104705

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,265
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2865 over Lost Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2865 over Lost Creek in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 41 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 3,265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,734 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2865
CrossesLost Creek
LocationJCT US30/L-71D 1W 1.5N
RouteCounty Highway 2865
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4608, -97.38758
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,265 (2011)
Projected traffic4,734 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2865 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is FAS 2865 over Lost 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2865 over Lost Creek carry?

About 3,265 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2865 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2865 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.