FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

738TH RD

Carrying 738TH RD over PHELPS CO CANAL

4N .5W OF FUNK, Phelps, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 738TH RD

The 738TH RD bridge in Phelps, Nebraska carries 738TH RD over PHELPS CO CANAL. It was built in 2022, making it 4 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 85 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 culvert at 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.0 metric tons.

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

How 738TH RD compares

▼ 8.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Nebraska bridges
81
Bridges in Phelps · 6 in Poor condition
738TH RD 19.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
19.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2022
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
85 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C006902410

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 738TH RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare 738TH RD against other structures in Phelps 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 738TH RD?

738TH RD in Phelps, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 738TH RD inspected?

738TH RD'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 85 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 738TH RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 738TH RD?

738TH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 738TH RD?

738TH RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 738TH RD and does age affect safety?

738TH RD was built in 2022, making it 4 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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