ROAD 3900
Carrying ROAD 3900 over ELK CREEK
2.5E .2N NELSON, Nuckolls, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ROAD 3900
The ROAD 3900 bridge in Nuckolls, Nebraska carries ROAD 3900 over ELK CREEK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1964, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 19.2 meters (63 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5 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 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ROAD 3900 compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1935
- Last Reconstructed
- 1964
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 19.2 m (63 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.0 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- C006512910
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • 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 poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
ROAD 3900 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 ROAD 3900 against other structures in Nuckolls 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 ROAD 3900?
ROAD 3900 in Nuckolls, Nebraska has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ROAD 3900 inspected?
ROAD 3900'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 5 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROAD 3900 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 ROAD 3900?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for ROAD 3900.
Who is responsible for maintaining ROAD 3900?
ROAD 3900 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is ROAD 3900 and does age affect safety?
ROAD 3900 was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 1964.
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.
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