US Bridges

P Road over Phelps CO Canal

Good

Phelps County, Nebraska · .8E 3.5N of Holdrege · Structure no. C006903305

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

P Road over Phelps CO Canal is a concrete culvert carrying P Road over Phelps CO Canal in Phelps County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesP Road
CrossesPhelps CO Canal
Location.8E 3.5N of Holdrege
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyPhelps County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.50394, -99.34144
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was P Road over Phelps CO Canal built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is P 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 2023.

How much traffic does P Road over Phelps CO Canal carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is P Road over Phelps CO Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns P Road over Phelps CO Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.