US Bridges

County Highway over Farmers Irr. Dist

Good

Morrill County, Nebraska · 5.5E 3.4N Bayard · Structure no. C006231710

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2003 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 1935 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 90 years old, older 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesFarmers Irr. Dist
Location5.5E 3.4N Bayard
RouteCounty Highway 317
Coordinates41.8133, -103.2067
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 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 County Highway over Farmers Irr. Dist built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

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 November 2023.

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

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Farmers Irr. Dist?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Farmers Irr. Dist?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.