US Bridges

US136 over Lovely Creek

Good

Franklin County, Nebraska · 4E Franklin · Structure no. S136 05643

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over Lovely Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US136 over Lovely Creek in Franklin 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 858 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).

CarriesUS136
CrossesLovely Creek
Location4E Franklin
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.0962, -98.8731
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2018)
Projected traffic858 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed118.1 mi (190 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US136 over Lovely Creek built?

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

What condition is US136 over Lovely 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does US136 over Lovely Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US136 over Lovely Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US136 over Lovely Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.