US Bridges

S 120th ST over Hickman Branch (R248)

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Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1NE of Hedgefield Lake · Structure no. C005503910

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 120th ST over Hickman Branch (R248) is a concrete culvert carrying S 120th ST over Hickman Branch (R248) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesS 120th ST
CrossesHickman Branch (R248)
Location1NE of Hedgefield Lake
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.61861, -96.55948
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic170 by 2031
Trucks0%
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

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 S 120th ST over Hickman Branch (R248) built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 120th ST over Hickman Branch (R248) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does S 120th ST over Hickman Branch (R248) carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is S 120th ST over Hickman Branch (R248)?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S 120th ST over Hickman Branch (R248)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.