US Bridges

21 1000 Cnty RD over Phelps County Canal

Good

Kearney County, Nebraska · .3N 1.3W Axtell · Structure no. C005000310

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

21 1000 Cnty RD over Phelps County Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 21 1000 Cnty RD over Phelps County Canal in Kearney County, Nebraska. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries21 1000 Cnty RD
CrossesPhelps County Canal
Location.3N 1.3W Axtell
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyKearney County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4833, -99.16
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic49 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 21 1000 Cnty RD over Phelps County Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 21 1000 Cnty RD over Phelps County Canal 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 21 1000 Cnty RD over Phelps County Canal carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 21 1000 Cnty RD over Phelps County Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 21 1000 Cnty RD over Phelps County Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.