US Bridges

FAS 3850 over Big Papillion Creek

Good

Washington County, Nebraska · JCT US30/N91 .7S 3.3W · Structure no. C008902625

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3850 over Big Papillion Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 3850 over Big Papillion Creek in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFAS 3850
CrossesBig Papillion Creek
LocationJCT US30/N91 .7S 3.3W
RouteCounty Highway 3850
Coordinates41.5092, -96.2104
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2011)
Projected traffic255 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3850 over Big Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3850 over Big Papillion 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 3850 over Big Papillion Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3850 over Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3850 over Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.