US Bridges

Coll 7163 over Farmers Irr. Dist

Fair

Morrill County, Nebraska · 5N of Bayard · Structure no. C006220515

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7163 over Farmers Irr. Dist is a concrete channel beam carrying Coll 7163 over Farmers Irr. Dist in Morrill County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 918 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7163
CrossesFarmers Irr. Dist
Location5N of Bayard
RouteCounty Highway 7163
CountyMorrill County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8313, -103.323
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (1998)
Projected traffic918 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 Coll 7163 over Farmers Irr. Dist built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7163 over Farmers Irr. Dist 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7163 over Farmers Irr. Dist carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7163 over Farmers Irr. Dist?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7163 over Farmers Irr. Dist?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.