US Bridges

County Highway over Frenchman Creek

Good

Hitchcock County, Nebraska · 4.5W 2.5N of Culbertson · Structure no. C004434325

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Frenchman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Highway over Frenchman Creek in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesFrenchman Creek
Location4.5W 2.5N of Culbertson
RouteCounty Highway 343
Coordinates40.27, -100.9283
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Frenchman Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Frenchman Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Frenchman Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Frenchman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.