US Bridges

FAS 1525 over Driftwood Creek

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Red Willow County, Nebraska · Ejct US6/US83 4.2S 5.4W · Structure no. C007310505

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1525 over Driftwood Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1525 over Driftwood Creek in Red Willow County, Nebraska. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1525
CrossesDriftwood Creek
LocationEjct US6/US83 4.2S 5.4W
RouteCounty Highway 1525
CountyRed Willow County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1369, -100.7209
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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1525 over Driftwood Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1525 over Driftwood 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 May 2021.

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 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1525 over Driftwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.