US Bridges

FAS 2930 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Saline County, Nebraska · JCT N41/N103 3N 2.8W · Structure no. C007602630

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
173 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2930 over Turkey Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FAS 2930 over Turkey Creek in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 90 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 6 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2033. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2930
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationJCT N41/N103 3N 2.8W
RouteCounty Highway 2930
CountySaline County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5236, -97.0133
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2011)
Projected traffic65 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2930 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is FAS 2930 over Turkey 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2930 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2930 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2930 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.