US Bridges

FAS 2687 over Little Blue River

Fair

Thayer County, Nebraska · 0S Hebron · Structure no. C008502720

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
431 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2687 over Little Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2687 over Little Blue River in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 92 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 1,240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,240 by 2033. The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2687
CrossesLittle Blue River
Location0S Hebron
RouteCounty Highway 2687
CountyThayer County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1613, -97.5764
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length431 ft (131.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2011)
Projected traffic1,240 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 2687 over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is FAS 2687 over Little Blue River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2687 over Little Blue River carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2687 over Little Blue River?

The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2687 over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.