US Bridges

72nd St/Fau 5037 over Cole Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · Omaha 72nd @ Pinkney · Structure no. U182504730

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,900
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

72nd St/Fau 5037 over Cole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 72nd St/Fau 5037 over Cole Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 27,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34,450 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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Carries72nd St/Fau 5037
CrossesCole Creek
LocationOmaha 72nd @ Pinkney
RouteCity Street 5037
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2894, -96.0239
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic27,900 (2010)
Projected traffic34,450 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 72nd St/Fau 5037 over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 72nd St/Fau 5037 over Cole 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 72nd St/Fau 5037 over Cole Creek carry?

About 27,900 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 72nd St/Fau 5037 over Cole Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 72nd St/Fau 5037 over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.