US Bridges

FAU 5805 over Scout Crk @ Buffalo Bill

Good

Lincoln County, Nebraska · JCT I80/US83 1.5W 3.4N · Structure no. U177525130

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5805 over Scout Crk @ Buffalo Bill is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 5805 over Scout Crk @ Buffalo Bill in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 34 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 275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesFAU 5805
CrossesScout Crk @ Buffalo Bill
LocationJCT I80/US83 1.5W 3.4N
RouteCity Street 5805
Coordinates41.1622, -100.7915
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2013)
Projected traffic165 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 FAU 5805 over Scout Crk @ Buffalo Bill built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is FAU 5805 over Scout Crk @ Buffalo Bill 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 5805 over Scout Crk @ Buffalo Bill carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is FAU 5805 over Scout Crk @ Buffalo Bill?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FAU 5805 over Scout Crk @ Buffalo Bill?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.