US Bridges

FAS 3490 over Hill Creek

Fair

Washington County, Nebraska · Wjct US30/US73 9.2N 5.3W · Structure no. C008900205P

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
730
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3490 over Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 3490 over Hill Creek in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 730 vehicles a day, projected to reach 730 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3490
CrossesHill Creek
LocationWjct US30/US73 9.2N 5.3W
RouteCounty Highway 3490
CountyWashington County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.676, -96.2392
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2011)
Projected traffic730 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3490 over Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3490 over Hill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 3490 over Hill Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3490 over Hill Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns FAS 3490 over Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.