US6 over Frenchman Creek
GoodHayes County, Nebraska · 2W Hamlet · Structure no. S006 04778
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,565
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US6 over Frenchman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US6 over Frenchman Creek in Hayes County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 51 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,565 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,191 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US6 over Frenchman Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is US6 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US6 over Frenchman Creek carry?
About 1,565 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US6 over Frenchman Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US6 over Frenchman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.