US Bridges

FAS 2155 over Elm Creek

FairPosted for load

Webster County, Nebraska · .7S Cowles · Structure no. C009113105

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2155 over Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2155 over Elm Creek in Webster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 39 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2033. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2155
CrossesElm Creek
Location.7S Cowles
RouteCounty Highway 2155
CountyWebster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1562, -98.4438
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 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 2155 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is FAS 2155 over Elm 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2155 over Elm Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2155 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2155 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.