US Bridges

Road 736 over West Muddy Creek Trib

Good

Frontier County, Nebraska · 11S 3W of Eustis · Structure no. C003293010

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 736 over West Muddy Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Road 736 over West Muddy Creek Trib in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 736
CrossesWest Muddy Creek Trib
Location11S 3W of Eustis
RouteCounty Highway 930
CountyFrontier County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4968, -100.0924
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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 closed62.1 mi (100 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 736 over West Muddy Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 736 over West Muddy 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Road 736 over West Muddy Creek Trib carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 736 over West Muddy Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Road 736 over West Muddy Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.