US Bridges

SL44C over Frenchman Creek Trib

Good

Hitchcock County, Nebraska · 3W Culbertson · Structure no. SL44C00017

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
505
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SL44C over Frenchman Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SL44C over Frenchman Creek Trib in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesSL44C
CrossesFrenchman Creek Trib
Location3W Culbertson
RouteState Highway 0L44C
Coordinates40.2392, -100.8974
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2018)
Projected traffic581 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SL44C over Frenchman Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SL44C over Frenchman Creek Trib 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 SL44C over Frenchman Creek Trib carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SL44C over Frenchman Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SL44C over Frenchman Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.