US Bridges

Private Drive over Frenchman Creek

Good

Hayes County, Nebraska · 4.5W 1.5N Hamlet · Structure no. C004300300

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Private Drive over Frenchman Creek is a steel culvert carrying Private Drive over Frenchman Creek in Hayes County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesPrivate Drive
CrossesFrenchman Creek
Location4.5W 1.5N Hamlet
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyHayes County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.408, -101.324
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2006)
Projected traffic8 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Private Drive over Frenchman Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Private Drive over Frenchman 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Private Drive over Frenchman Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Private Drive over Frenchman Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Private Drive over Frenchman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.