US Bridges

FAS 3825 over Bell Creek

Good

Washington County, Nebraska · JCT US30/N31 6.7W 2.9N · Structure no. C008901125

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 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 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAS 3825
CrossesBell Creek
LocationJCT US30/N31 6.7W 2.9N
RouteCounty Highway 3825
Coordinates41.4932, -96.3481
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3825 over Bell 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 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3825 over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.