US Bridges

FAS 2450 over Prairie Creek

Fair

Polk County, Nebraska · Wjct US81/N92 4S .9W · Structure no. C007203810

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2450 over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying FAS 2450 over Prairie Creek in Polk County, Nebraska. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2450
CrossesPrairie Creek
LocationWjct US81/N92 4S .9W
RouteCounty Highway 2450
CountyPolk County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1195, -97.6166
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2011)
Projected traffic165 by 2041
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 2450 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2450 over Prairie 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2450 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2450 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2450 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.