US Bridges

Road 636 over Frenchman Creek

Good

Hitchcock County, Nebraska · 1.2S 3.5E of Palisade · Structure no. C004433110

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 636 over Frenchman Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 636 over Frenchman Creek in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2037. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 636
CrossesFrenchman Creek
Location1.2S 3.5E of Palisade
RouteCounty Highway 231
CountyHitchcock County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3223, -101.0415
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2017)
Projected traffic70 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 Road 636 over Frenchman Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 636 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Road 636 over Frenchman Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Road 636 over Frenchman Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Road 636 over Frenchman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.