FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAS 2730 CO RD 23

Carrying FAS 2730 CO RD 23 over STREAM

2W ULYSSES, Butler, Nebraska

Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
38 t Inventory load rating Higher than 82% of rated Nebraska bridges

FAS 2730 CO RD 23 in Butler, Nebraska sits above 82% of rated Nebraska bridges on inventory load rating (38 t), while its 1992 build year is earlier than 44% of Butler's recorded-year cohort (211 bridges).

FAS 2730 CO RD 23 in Butler, Nebraska is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1992, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 5. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.

NBI record plate

Structure NE:C001205410

LATE-CENTURY · CONCRETE · SINGLE-SPAN · DECK-LED · LOCAL-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-FAIR

  • LATE-CENTURY 1980–1999
  • CONCRETE Concrete
  • SINGLE-SPAN Single span
  • DECK-LED Deck-led
  • LOCAL-ADT Local ADT
  • STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
  • CAT-FAIR Fair

Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.

Bridge Snapshot: FAS 2730 CO RD 23

The FAS 2730 CO RD 23 bridge in Butler, Nebraska carries FAS 2730 CO RD 23 over STREAM. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 120 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.

How FAS 2730 CO RD 23 compares

▲ 10.6
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.4 t; 15,392 of 15,398 rated)
211
Bridges in Butler · 6 in Poor condition

Age against the county: built in 1992, earlier than 92 of Butler's 211 bridges with a recorded construction year (44%), against a county median build year of 1991. This is one of the newer structures in its county.

FAS 2730 CO RD 23 38.0 t
Nebraska average (15,392 of 15,398 rated) 27.4 t

Live comparison across Nebraska bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (15,392 of 15,398 rated).

FAS 2730 CO RD 23 vs every rated Nebraska bridge

Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state

38 Top 18% higher than 82% of 15,392 bridges

rated Nebraska bridges, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more bridges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.

Butler inventory by recorded NBI category

Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 211 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.

Structural Details

Year Built
1992
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
120 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C001205410

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAS 2730 CO RD 23 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare FAS 2730 CO RD 23 against other structures in Butler and across Nebraska. Nebraska bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FAS 2730 CO RD 23?

FAS 2730 CO RD 23 in Butler, Nebraska has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAS 2730 CO RD 23 inspected?

FAS 2730 CO RD 23's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 120 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS 2730 CO RD 23 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FAS 2730 CO RD 23?

FAS 2730 CO RD 23 has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 2730 CO RD 23?

FAS 2730 CO RD 23 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FAS 2730 CO RD 23 and does age affect safety?

FAS 2730 CO RD 23 was built in 1992, making it 34 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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Every figure on PlainBridges is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. Component ratings, ADT, and condition category on this page are copied from the NBI record for this structure; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 NBI release. NBI condition categories reflect the latest reported inventory record, not a live safety, closure, or travel decision.