US Bridges

FAS 3065 over Middle Creek

Good

Seward County, Nebraska · JCT US6/N103 4.5N · Structure no. C008004715

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3065 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 3065 over Middle Creek in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFAS 3065
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationJCT US6/N103 4.5N
RouteCounty Highway 3065
Coordinates40.8786, -96.9296
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2011)
Projected traffic255 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 3065 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3065 over Middle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3065 over Middle Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3065 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3065 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.