US Bridges

Q St/Fau 5056 over Hell Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 118th @ Q ST · Structure no. U182502825

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,696
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Q St/Fau 5056 over Hell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Q St/Fau 5056 over Hell Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 63 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 29,696 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,696 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesQ St/Fau 5056
CrossesHell Creek
Location118th @ Q ST
RouteCity Street 5026
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.205, -96.095
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic29,696 (2013)
Projected traffic30,696 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Q St/Fau 5056 over Hell Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Q St/Fau 5056 over Hell 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Q St/Fau 5056 over Hell Creek carry?

About 29,696 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Q St/Fau 5056 over Hell Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Q St/Fau 5056 over Hell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.