US Bridges

K 100 Cnty RD over Phelps County Canal

Good

Kearney County, Nebraska · 1.5W Axtell · Structure no. C005003005

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

K 100 Cnty RD over Phelps County Canal is a concrete culvert carrying K 100 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesK 100 Cnty RD
CrossesPhelps County Canal
Location1.5W Axtell
RouteCounty Highway 30
Coordinates40.4817, -99.1633
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 2022
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 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 traffic150 (2003)
Projected traffic210 by 2033
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K 100 Cnty RD over Phelps County Canal built?

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

What condition is K 100 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 2022.

How much traffic does K 100 Cnty RD over Phelps County Canal carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is K 100 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 K 100 Cnty RD over Phelps County Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.