US Bridges

Sunflower Road over Tri-State Canal

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 3.5E .5S of Mitchell · Structure no. C007923520

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
115
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunflower Road over Tri-State Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Sunflower Road over Tri-State Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesSunflower Road
CrossesTri-State Canal
Location3.5E .5S of Mitchell
RouteCounty Highway 7127
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.9365, -103.738
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating5.7 US tons
Inventory rating4.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (1998)
Projected traffic195 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunflower Road over Tri-State Canal built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunflower Road over Tri-State 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sunflower Road over Tri-State Canal carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Sunflower Road over Tri-State Canal?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Sunflower Road over Tri-State Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.