US Bridges

Road 3200 over Courtland Canal

Good

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · 3.5W .5S Superior · Structure no. C006501505

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 3200 over Courtland Canal is a steel culvert carrying Road 3200 over Courtland Canal in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 3200
CrossesCourtland Canal
Location3.5W .5S Superior
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyNuckolls County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.00559, -98.14206
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating81.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Road 3200 over Courtland Canal built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 3200 over Courtland 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Road 3200 over Courtland Canal carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 3200 over Courtland Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Road 3200 over Courtland Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.