US Bridges

County HWY RD 205 over Seasonal Draw

Fair

Deuel County, Nebraska · 5W 2.7N Big Springs · Structure no. C002525510

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY RD 205 over Seasonal Draw is a concrete channel beam carrying County HWY RD 205 over Seasonal Draw in Deuel County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY RD 205
CrossesSeasonal Draw
Location5W 2.7N Big Springs
RouteCounty Highway 255
CountyDeuel County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.101, -102.0938
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 County HWY RD 205 over Seasonal Draw built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY RD 205 over Seasonal Draw 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County HWY RD 205 over Seasonal Draw carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County HWY RD 205 over Seasonal Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County HWY RD 205 over Seasonal Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.