US Bridges

FAS 3035 over Sand Creek

Good

Saline County, Nebraska · 3.0E 1.9N of Friend · Structure no. C007601735

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3035 over Sand Creek is a steel culvert carrying FAS 3035 over Sand Creek in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3035
CrossesSand Creek
Location3.0E 1.9N of Friend
RouteCounty Highway 3035
CountySaline County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6821, -97.217
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2011)
Projected traffic125 by 2033
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3035 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3035 over Sand 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3035 over Sand Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3035 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FAS 3035 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.