US Bridges

FAS 2750 over Clear Creek

Fair

Polk County, Nebraska · Ejct US81/N92 10N 5.6W · Structure no. C007210805

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
495
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2750 over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2750 over Clear Creek in Polk County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 75 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 495 vehicles a day, projected to reach 645 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2750
CrossesClear Creek
LocationEjct US81/N92 10N 5.6W
RouteCounty Highway 2775
CountyPolk County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3373, -97.4765
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2011)
Projected traffic645 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2750 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FAS 2750 over Clear 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 2750 over Clear Creek carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2750 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2750 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.