US Bridges

Ames Ave/Fau 5080 over Cole Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · Omaha Ames @ 66th · Structure no. U1825F1405

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,460
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ames Ave/Fau 5080 over Cole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ames Ave/Fau 5080 over Cole Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 90 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 17,460 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,400 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesAmes Ave/Fau 5080
CrossesCole Creek
LocationOmaha Ames @ 66th
RouteCity Street 5080
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2995, -96.0181
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic17,460 (2010)
Projected traffic19,400 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 Ames Ave/Fau 5080 over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Ames Ave/Fau 5080 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ames Ave/Fau 5080 over Cole Creek carry?

About 17,460 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Ames Ave/Fau 5080 over Cole Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ames Ave/Fau 5080 over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.