US Bridges

FAS 3430 over Duck Creek

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · Ejct N79/N92 7N 8.8E · Structure no. C007812030

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3430 over Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 3430 over Duck Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2033. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFAS 3430
CrossesDuck Creek
LocationEjct N79/N92 7N 8.8E
RouteCounty Highway 3430
Coordinates41.3073, -96.666
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2011)
Projected traffic175 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3430 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3430 over Duck 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 3430 over Duck Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3430 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3430 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.