US Bridges

FAS 1990-RIVER RD over Buffalo Creek

Good

Webster County, Nebraska · JCT US136/US281 1S 6.5W · Structure no. C009104010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1990-RIVER RD over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1990-RIVER RD over Buffalo Creek in Webster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFAS 1990-RIVER RD
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationJCT US136/US281 1S 6.5W
RouteCounty Highway 1990
Coordinates40.0767, -98.6381
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic60 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1990-RIVER RD over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1990-RIVER RD over Buffalo 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 1990-RIVER RD over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1990-RIVER RD over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 1990-RIVER RD over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.