US Bridges

FAS 3125 over Shell Creek

Fair

Platte County, Nebraska · JCT US81/N22 3N 6E · Structure no. C007105115

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,565
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3125 over Shell Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 3125 over Shell Creek in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 1,565 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,595 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3125
CrossesShell Creek
LocationJCT US81/N22 3N 6E
RouteCounty Highway 3125
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.5167, -97.3494
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,565 (2011)
Projected traffic1,595 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 3125 over Shell Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3125 over Shell 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 3125 over Shell Creek carry?

About 1,565 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3125 over Shell Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3125 over Shell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.