US Bridges

Road 721 over Swartz Creek

Good

Furnas County, Nebraska · 3W .7N of Oxford · Structure no. C003315320

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 721 over Swartz Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road 721 over Swartz Creek in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesRoad 721
CrossesSwartz Creek
Location3W .7N of Oxford
RouteCounty Highway 153
Coordinates40.2752, -99.7055
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 721 over Swartz Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 721 over Swartz 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Road 721 over Swartz Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 721 over Swartz Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Road 721 over Swartz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.