US Bridges

FAS 3825 over Bell Creek

Fair

Washington County, Nebraska · JCT US30/N31 6.7W 1.5N · Structure no. C008901115

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3825 over Bell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 3825 over Bell Creek in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2033. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3825
CrossesBell Creek
LocationJCT US30/N31 6.7W 1.5N
RouteCounty Highway 3825
CountyWashington County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4715, -96.3481
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2011)
Projected traffic135 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 3825 over Bell Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3825 over Bell 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3825 over Bell Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3825 over Bell Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3825 over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.