US Bridges

FAU 5248 over Lynn Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1 Bl W of 10th Cornhusker · Structure no. S077A00022

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5248 over Lynn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 5248 over Lynn Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,210 by 2028. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesFAU 5248
CrossesLynn Creek
Location1 Bl W of 10th Cornhusker
RouteU.S. Route 5248
Coordinates40.8374, -96.7079
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2008)
Projected traffic34,210 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 FAU 5248 over Lynn Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5248 over Lynn 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 5248 over Lynn Creek carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5248 over Lynn Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAU 5248 over Lynn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.