US Bridges

Southwd DR/FA5229 over Beal Slough

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Southwood DR @ N2 · Structure no. U1425J2305

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,690
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southwd DR/FA5229 over Beal Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Southwd DR/FA5229 over Beal Slough in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 5 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 3,690 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,700 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthwd DR/FA5229
CrossesBeal Slough
LocationSouthwood DR @ N2
RouteCity Street 5229
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7675, -96.6898
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
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 traffic3,690 (2019)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Southwd DR/FA5229 over Beal Slough built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southwd DR/FA5229 over Beal Slough 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 2024.

How much traffic does Southwd DR/FA5229 over Beal Slough carry?

About 3,690 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Southwd DR/FA5229 over Beal Slough?

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

Who owns Southwd DR/FA5229 over Beal Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.