FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY HIGHWAY 199

Carrying COUNTY HIGHWAY 199 over WESTERN CANAL

4.5W 3.2S OF BIG SPRINGS, Deuel, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY HIGHWAY 199

The COUNTY HIGHWAY 199 bridge in Deuel, Nebraska carries COUNTY HIGHWAY 199 over WESTERN CANAL. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How COUNTY HIGHWAY 199 compares

▼ 9.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of Nebraska bridges
73
Bridges in Deuel · 1 in Poor condition
COUNTY HIGHWAY 199 18.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
12.2
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
18.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1971
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
35 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C002504705

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

COUNTY HIGHWAY 199 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare COUNTY HIGHWAY 199 against other structures in Deuel and across Nebraska. Nebraska bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for COUNTY HIGHWAY 199?

COUNTY HIGHWAY 199 in Deuel, Nebraska has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY HIGHWAY 199 inspected?

COUNTY HIGHWAY 199's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 35 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY HIGHWAY 199 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for COUNTY HIGHWAY 199?

COUNTY HIGHWAY 199 has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY HIGHWAY 199?

COUNTY HIGHWAY 199 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY HIGHWAY 199 and does age affect safety?

COUNTY HIGHWAY 199 was built in 1971, making it 55 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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