US Bridges

FAS 3840 over Deer Creek

Good

Washington County, Nebraska · JCT US30/N133 6.2S 9.4E · Structure no. C008923605P

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3840 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 3840 over Deer 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 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 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 595 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesFAS 3840
CrossesDeer Creek
LocationJCT US30/N133 6.2S 9.4E
RouteCounty Highway 3840
Coordinates41.4288, -95.9698
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2011)
Projected traffic595 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 3840 over Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 3840 over Deer 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 3840 over Deer Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3840 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3840 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.