US Bridges

FAS 2075 over Cole Creek

Fair

Sherman County, Nebraska · Wjct N58/N92 3.2N · Structure no. C008221715

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2075 over Cole Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2075 over Cole Creek in Sherman County, Nebraska. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2075
CrossesCole Creek
LocationWjct N58/N92 3.2N
RouteCounty Highway 2075
CountySherman County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3248, -99.052
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 2075 over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2075 over Cole 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2075 over Cole Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is FAS 2075 over Cole Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2075 over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.