US Bridges

FAS 1565 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Red Willow County, Nebraska · JCT US83/N89 15.5E 3.8N · Structure no. C007305110P

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1565 over Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS 1565 over Beaver Creek in Red Willow County, Nebraska. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1565
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationJCT US83/N89 15.5E 3.8N
RouteCounty Highway 1565
CountyRed Willow County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.056, -100.2771
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2011)
Projected traffic115 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 1565 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1565 over Beaver 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1565 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1565 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1565 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.