US Bridges

Smokey Hill Road over Field Drainage Ditch

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · 1.7S of Eddyville · Structure no. C002406505P

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smokey Hill Road over Field Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Smokey Hill Road over Field Drainage Ditch in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).

CarriesSmokey Hill Road
CrossesField Drainage Ditch
Location1.7S of Eddyville
RouteCounty Highway 0P65
Coordinates40.9783, -99.625
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed118.1 mi (190 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 Smokey Hill Road over Field Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smokey Hill Road over Field Drainage Ditch 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 Smokey Hill Road over Field Drainage Ditch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Smokey Hill Road over Field Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Smokey Hill Road over Field Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.