US Bridges

E. County Road Ave over Culbertson Canal

Fair

Hitchcock County, Nebraska · 1.8 MI E of Palisade · Structure no. NKA-CULB-006

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

E. County Road Ave over Culbertson Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E. County Road Ave over Culbertson Canal in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 68 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesE. County Road Ave
CrossesCulbertson Canal
Location1.8 MI E of Palisade
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHitchcock County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.35073, -101.07401
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2014)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byOther Local 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 E. County Road Ave over Culbertson Canal built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is E. County Road Ave over Culbertson Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E. County Road Ave over Culbertson Canal carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is E. County Road Ave over Culbertson Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns E. County Road Ave over Culbertson Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other Local Agency.