FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S31B HILDRETH SPUR

Carrying S31B HILDRETH SPUR over STREAM

4E HILDRETH, Franklin, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S31B HILDRETH SPUR

The S31B HILDRETH SPUR bridge in Franklin, Nebraska carries S31B HILDRETH SPUR over STREAM. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 320 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.0 metric tons.

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

How S31B HILDRETH SPUR compares

▼ 5.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Nebraska bridges
105
Bridges in Franklin · 3 in Poor condition
S31B HILDRETH SPUR 22.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.1
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
12.8
Special reductions
−5.3

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
22.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1961
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
320 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SS31B00094

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S31B HILDRETH SPUR 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 S31B HILDRETH SPUR against other structures in Franklin 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 S31B HILDRETH SPUR?

S31B HILDRETH SPUR in Franklin, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S31B HILDRETH SPUR inspected?

S31B HILDRETH SPUR'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 320 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S31B HILDRETH SPUR 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 S31B HILDRETH SPUR?

S31B HILDRETH SPUR has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S31B HILDRETH SPUR?

S31B HILDRETH SPUR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is S31B HILDRETH SPUR and does age affect safety?

S31B HILDRETH SPUR was built in 1961, making it 65 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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