US Bridges

RD 744 over Medicine Creek Trib

Good

Frontier County, Nebraska · 1S 9EOF Curtis · Structure no. C003221405

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 744 over Medicine Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying RD 744 over Medicine Creek Trib in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 744
CrossesMedicine Creek Trib
Location1S 9EOF Curtis
RouteCounty Highway 214
CountyFrontier County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.614, -100.34633
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 744 over Medicine Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 744 over Medicine Creek Trib 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 2023.

How much traffic does RD 744 over Medicine Creek Trib carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is RD 744 over Medicine Creek Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns RD 744 over Medicine Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.