FAS 1525 over Driftwood Creek
PoorPosted for loadRed Willow County, Nebraska · Ejct US6/US83 4.7S 6.7W · Structure no. C007303210P
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1525 over Driftwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1525 over Driftwood Creek in Red Willow County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1525 over Driftwood Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1525 over Driftwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 1525 over Driftwood Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is FAS 1525 over Driftwood Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1525 over Driftwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.