US Bridges

U Road over Phelps County Canal

Good

Phelps County, Nebraska · .4N of Funk · Structure no. C006914305

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

U Road over Phelps County Canal is a concrete culvert carrying U Road over Phelps County Canal in Phelps County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesU Road
CrossesPhelps County Canal
Location.4N of Funk
RouteCounty Highway 143
CountyPhelps County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.468, -99.236
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U Road over Phelps County Canal built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is U Road over Phelps County 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does U Road over Phelps County Canal carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is U Road over Phelps County Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns U Road over Phelps County Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.