FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SPILLWAY ROAD

Carrying SPILLWAY ROAD over CAMP HAYES LAKE OVERFLOW

HAYES CNTER WILDLIFE AREA, Hayes, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
11 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SPILLWAY ROAD

The SPILLWAY ROAD bridge in Hayes, Nebraska carries SPILLWAY ROAD over CAMP HAYES LAKE OVERFLOW. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 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 Other State Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.0 metric tons.

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

How SPILLWAY ROAD compares

▼ 16.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Nebraska bridges
41
Bridges in Hayes · 6 in Poor condition
SPILLWAY ROAD 11.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
42.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
12.8
Serviceability /30
14.7
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
11.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
19.2 m (63 ft)
Deck Width
5.0 m (16 ft)
Owner
Other State Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
5 vehicles/day
Structure Number
S025 04300R

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SPILLWAY 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 SPILLWAY ROAD against other structures in Hayes 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 SPILLWAY ROAD?

SPILLWAY ROAD in Hayes, Nebraska has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SPILLWAY ROAD inspected?

SPILLWAY 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 5 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for SPILLWAY ROAD?

SPILLWAY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SPILLWAY ROAD?

SPILLWAY ROAD is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

How old is SPILLWAY ROAD and does age affect safety?

SPILLWAY ROAD was built in 1935, making it 91 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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