US Bridges

Faulkner DR over Beal Slough Trib

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Village DR @ S 40th ST · Structure no. U1425H4225

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faulkner DR over Beal Slough Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Faulkner DR over Beal Slough Trib in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFaulkner DR
CrossesBeal Slough Trib
LocationVillage DR @ S 40th ST
RouteCity Street 0H42
Coordinates40.75, -96.6651
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Faulkner DR over Beal Slough Trib built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Faulkner DR over Beal Slough 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Faulkner DR over Beal Slough Trib carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Faulkner DR over Beal Slough Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Faulkner DR over Beal Slough Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.