US Bridges

FAS 2155-RD 1600 over Elm Creek

Good

Webster County, Nebraska · JCT US281/S-91B 4E .6N · Structure no. C009113135

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2155-RD 1600 over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 2155-RD 1600 over Elm Creek in Webster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesFAS 2155-RD 1600
CrossesElm Creek
LocationJCT US281/S-91B 4E .6N
RouteCounty Highway 2155
Coordinates40.185, -98.4436
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 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 traffic75 (2011)
Projected traffic75 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2155-RD 1600 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2155-RD 1600 over Elm 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 2155-RD 1600 over Elm Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2155-RD 1600 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 2155-RD 1600 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.