US Bridges

County Highway over Farmers Irr. Dist

Good

Morrill County, Nebraska · 4.5N .6W Bayard · Structure no. C006202610

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Farmers Irr. Dist is a concrete channel beam carrying County Highway over Farmers Irr. Dist in Morrill County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesFarmers Irr. Dist
Location4.5N .6W Bayard
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyMorrill County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.83, -103.34
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Highway over Farmers Irr. Dist built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Farmers Irr. Dist 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 2022.

How much traffic does County Highway over Farmers Irr. Dist carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Farmers Irr. Dist?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Farmers Irr. Dist?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.