US Bridges

FAS 3125 over Short Creek

Fair

Platte County, Nebraska · JCT US30/L-71D 1E 7.6N · Structure no. C007105120

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,565
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3125 over Short Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 3125 over Short Creek in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,565 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,595 by 2033. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3125
CrossesShort Creek
LocationJCT US30/L-71D 1E 7.6N
RouteCounty Highway 3125
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.5487, -97.3495
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3125 over Short Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3125 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 3125 over Short Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 3125 over Short Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3125 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.