US Bridges

FAS 2865 over Short Creek

Fair

Platte County, Nebraska · JCT US81/N22 4E 4.2N · Structure no. C007104716

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
505
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2865 over Short Creek is a steel culvert carrying FAS 2865 over Short Creek in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 505 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2865
CrossesShort Creek
LocationJCT US81/N22 4E 4.2N
RouteCounty Highway 2865
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.5333, -97.3867
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2011)
Projected traffic300 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 2865 over Short Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is FAS 2865 over Short 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2865 over Short Creek carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2865 over Short Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FAS 2865 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.