US Bridges

Farm Drive over Elk Creek (e 44D)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT US34/N79 .5W · Structure no. C005502405L

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm Drive over Elk Creek (e 44D) is a steel culvert carrying Farm Drive over Elk Creek (e 44D) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm Drive
CrossesElk Creek (e 44D)
LocationJCT US34/N79 .5W
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8875, -96.7978
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Farm Drive over Elk Creek (e 44D) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm Drive over Elk Creek (e 44D) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Farm Drive over Elk Creek (e 44D) carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Farm Drive over Elk Creek (e 44D)?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Farm Drive over Elk Creek (e 44D)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.