US Bridges

738 Road over Phelps CO Canal

Good

Phelps County, Nebraska · 11E of Bertrand · Structure no. C006902405

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

738 Road over Phelps CO Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 738 Road over Phelps CO Canal in Phelps County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries738 Road
CrossesPhelps CO Canal
Location11E of Bertrand
RouteCounty Highway 7368
CountyPhelps County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.52539, -99.41765
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic160 (1998)
Projected traffic160 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 738 Road over Phelps CO Canal built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 738 Road over Phelps CO 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 738 Road over Phelps CO Canal carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 738 Road over Phelps CO Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 738 Road over Phelps CO Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.