Road 717 over Muddy Creek
GoodDundy County, Nebraska · 7N Max · Structure no. C002922005
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 717 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Road 717 over Muddy Creek in Dundy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2026. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 717 over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 717 over Muddy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.
How much traffic does Road 717 over Muddy Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Road 717 over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Road 717 over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.