US Bridges

FAS 3005 over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Nebraska · JCT N41/S-76D 7.1N · Structure no. C007613130

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3005 over Spring Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FAS 3005 over Spring Creek in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2033. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3005
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationJCT N41/S-76D 7.1N
RouteCounty Highway 3005
CountySaline County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5838, -97.0844
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2011)
Projected traffic115 by 2033
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3005 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3005 over Spring 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 3005 over Spring Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3005 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3005 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.