US Bridges

36th St/Fas 5061 over Squaw Creek

Fair

Sarpy County, Nebraska · 2N Capehart · Structure no. C007703915

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

36th St/Fas 5061 over Squaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 36th St/Fas 5061 over Squaw Creek in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,735 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries36th St/Fas 5061
CrossesSquaw Creek
Location2N Capehart
RouteCounty Highway 5061
Coordinates41.1546, -95.9666
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic9,000 (2010)
Projected traffic11,735 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 36th St/Fas 5061 over Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 36th St/Fas 5061 over Squaw Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 36th St/Fas 5061 over Squaw Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 36th St/Fas 5061 over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 36th St/Fas 5061 over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.