US Bridges

FAS 1553 over Red Willow Creek

Good

Red Willow County, Nebraska · 2.5E 7N of Mccook · Structure no. C007301905P

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1553 over Red Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1553 over Red Willow Creek in Red Willow County, Nebraska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesFAS 1553
CrossesRed Willow Creek
Location2.5E 7N of Mccook
RouteCounty Highway 1553
Coordinates40.3088, -100.5819
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2011)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 1553 over Red Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1553 over Red Willow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 1553 over Red Willow Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1553 over Red Willow Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1553 over Red Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.