US6 over Frenchman Creek
GoodHayes County, Nebraska · 1E Hamlet · Structure no. S006 05166
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 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 2014, 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2038. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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 2014.
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 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US6 over Frenchman Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US6 over Frenchman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.