FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

L51A BRULE CNLK

Carrying L51A BRULE CNLK over BRULE CANYON

IN BRULE, Keith, Nebraska

Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating Higher than 61% of rated Nebraska bridges

L51A BRULE CNLK in Keith, Nebraska sits above 61% of rated Nebraska bridges on inventory load rating (33 t), while its 2003 build year is earlier than 2% of Keith's recorded-year cohort (91 bridges).

L51A BRULE CNLK in Keith, Nebraska is rated Good in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 2003, it carries 1 rated component on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 8. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Good result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.

NBI record plate

Structure NE:SL51A00109

POST-2000 · CONCRETE · MULTI-SPAN · CULVERT-LED · ARTERIAL-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-GOOD

  • POST-2000 2000+
  • CONCRETE Concrete
  • MULTI-SPAN 3 spans
  • CULVERT-LED Culvert-led
  • ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
  • STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
  • CAT-GOOD Good

Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.

Bridge Snapshot: L51A BRULE CNLK

The L51A BRULE CNLK bridge in Keith, Nebraska carries L51A BRULE CNLK over BRULE CANYON. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,235 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

How L51A BRULE CNLK compares

▲ 5.6
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.4 t; 15,392 of 15,398 rated)
91
Bridges in Keith

Age against the county: built in 2003, earlier than 2 of Keith's 91 bridges with a recorded construction year (2%), against a county median build year of 1969. This is one of the newer structures in its county.

L51A BRULE CNLK 33.0 t
Nebraska average (15,392 of 15,398 rated) 27.4 t

Live comparison across Nebraska bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (15,392 of 15,398 rated).

L51A BRULE CNLK vs every rated Nebraska bridge

Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state

33 Top 39% higher than 61% of 15,392 bridges

rated Nebraska bridges, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more bridges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026

Condition Ratings

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Keith inventory by recorded NBI category

Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 91 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
0
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,235 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SL51A00109

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether L51A BRULE CNLK 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 L51A BRULE CNLK against other structures in Keith 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 L51A BRULE CNLK?

L51A BRULE CNLK in Keith, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is L51A BRULE CNLK inspected?

L51A BRULE CNLK'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 1,235 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. L51A BRULE CNLK 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 L51A BRULE CNLK?

L51A BRULE CNLK has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining L51A BRULE CNLK?

L51A BRULE CNLK is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is L51A BRULE CNLK and does age affect safety?

L51A BRULE CNLK was built in 2003, making it 23 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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Every figure on PlainBridges is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. Component ratings, ADT, and condition category on this page are copied from the NBI record for this structure; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 NBI release. NBI condition categories reflect the latest reported inventory record, not a live safety, closure, or travel decision.