A Nebraska landmark, the Linoma Beach lighthouse, is showing signs of age and poses a potential hazard to drivers passing by.

It’s name tells you where to find it, between Lincoln and Omaha on Highway 6 in Sarpy County where the lighthouse has stood since 1939. It’s on Nebraska's list of registered historic sites.

Neighbor Don Brudny worries about panels coming off as vehicles drive by. “Not only is it unsightly, but this stuff is blowing all over the place. It can blow out into the road and cause an accident."

Several plywood sections are missing and lying around the base while the spring winds tug at more panels as drivers pass in the shadow of the 100-foot structure.

One piece of heavy plywood siding with screws sticking out appears to have landed near the base of the lighthouse, but what would happen if it had fluttered onto busy Highway 6?

After a call from Six On Your Side, Sarpy County building inspector George Reese says the lighthouse owner needs to make repairs. "Yes, some of the panels are loose and flopping in the wind. That would be a concern."

Linoma Beach owner Randy Beach says new water-resistant boards have been painted and sit in a warehouse waiting on lettering. He hopes the new panels can be installed by next week.

“Give him a time frame to fix it up in and make sure everything is safe and nobody gets hurt," says Reese.

Sarpy County building inspectors plan to contact Beach and give him a few weeks to make repairs, but because of the potential hazard for passing traffic, they will ask him to secure panels on the lighthouse as soon as possible.