FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SUNFLOWER ROAD

Carrying SUNFLOWER ROAD over TRI-STATE CANAL

3.5E .5S OF MITCHELL, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
4 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SUNFLOWER ROAD

The SUNFLOWER ROAD bridge in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska carries SUNFLOWER ROAD over TRI-STATE CANAL. It was built in 2020, making it 6 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 16.2 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 115 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 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 3.9 metric tons.

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

How SUNFLOWER ROAD compares

▼ 23.8
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Nebraska bridges
253
Bridges in Scotts Bluff · 13 in Poor condition
SUNFLOWER ROAD 3.9 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
46.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
5.5
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
3.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2020
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
16.2 m (53 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
115 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C007923520

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SUNFLOWER ROAD 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 SUNFLOWER ROAD against other structures in Scotts Bluff 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 SUNFLOWER ROAD?

SUNFLOWER ROAD in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SUNFLOWER ROAD inspected?

SUNFLOWER ROAD'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 115 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SUNFLOWER ROAD 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 SUNFLOWER ROAD?

SUNFLOWER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 3.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SUNFLOWER ROAD?

SUNFLOWER ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SUNFLOWER ROAD and does age affect safety?

SUNFLOWER ROAD was built in 2020, making it 6 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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