FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S49A COOK SPUR

Carrying S49A COOK SPUR over STREAM

WCL COOK, Johnson, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S49A COOK SPUR

The S49A COOK SPUR bridge in Johnson, Nebraska carries S49A COOK SPUR over STREAM. It was built in 1946, making it 80 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 840 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.0 metric tons.

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

How S49A COOK SPUR compares

▼ 10.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of Nebraska bridges
173
Bridges in Johnson · 44 in Poor condition
S49A COOK SPUR 17.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
35.3
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
12.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
17.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1946
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
840 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SS49A00076

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S49A COOK 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 S49A COOK SPUR against other structures in Johnson 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 S49A COOK SPUR?

S49A COOK SPUR in Johnson, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S49A COOK SPUR inspected?

S49A COOK 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 840 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S49A COOK SPUR 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 S49A COOK SPUR?

S49A COOK SPUR has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S49A COOK SPUR?

S49A COOK SPUR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is S49A COOK SPUR and does age affect safety?

S49A COOK SPUR was built in 1946, making it 80 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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