US Bridges

US6/US34 over Frenchman Creek

Fair

Hitchcock County, Nebraska · 2W Culbertson · Structure no. S006 07276

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
101 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,005
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6/US34 over Frenchman Creek is a concrete slab carrying US6/US34 over Frenchman Creek in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 88 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,005 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,057 by 2038. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS6/US34
CrossesFrenchman Creek
Location2W Culbertson
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyHitchcock County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2344, -100.8738
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,005 (2018)
Projected traffic4,057 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US6/US34 over Frenchman Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is US6/US34 over Frenchman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US6/US34 over Frenchman Creek carry?

About 3,005 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US6/US34 over Frenchman Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US6/US34 over Frenchman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.