US Bridges

N 1st / FAU 6009 over Spring Branch

Good

Madison County, Nebraska · N 1st ST @ Spring Br · Structure no. U175524535

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,685
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 1st / FAU 6009 over Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying N 1st / FAU 6009 over Spring Branch in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,685 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,550 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN 1st / FAU 6009
CrossesSpring Branch
LocationN 1st ST @ Spring Br
RouteCity Street 6009
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0516, -97.4071
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,685 (2013)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 N 1st / FAU 6009 over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 1st / FAU 6009 over Spring Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does N 1st / FAU 6009 over Spring Branch carry?

About 1,685 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is N 1st / FAU 6009 over Spring Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N 1st / FAU 6009 over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.