US Bridges

US6/US34 over Big Antelope Creek

Fair

Furnas County, Nebraska · 3E Arapahoe · Structure no. S006 12961

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,555
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6/US34 over Big Antelope Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US6/US34 over Big Antelope Creek in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 2,555 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,577 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesUS6/US34
CrossesBig Antelope Creek
Location3E Arapahoe
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyFurnas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3071, -99.8389
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic2,555 (2018)
Projected traffic3,577 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US6/US34 over Big Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US6/US34 over Big Antelope 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US6/US34 over Big Antelope Creek carry?

About 2,555 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US6/US34 over Big Antelope Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US6/US34 over Big Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.