US Bridges

FAS 2690 over Gallaway Creek

Good

York County, Nebraska · JCT I80/US81 5.5S .6W · Structure no. C009314410

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2690 over Gallaway Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 2690 over Gallaway Creek in York 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFAS 2690
CrossesGallaway Creek
LocationJCT I80/US81 5.5S .6W
RouteCounty Highway 2690
Coordinates40.7421, -97.6086
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2039
Trucks30%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2690 over Gallaway Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 2690 over Gallaway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2690 over Gallaway Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2690 over Gallaway Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2690 over Gallaway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.