Road 721 over Turkey Creek Trib
PoorPosted for loadFurnas County, Nebraska · 2.5E of Edison · Structure no. C003321240
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 721 over Turkey Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 721 over Turkey Creek Trib in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 721 over Turkey Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 721 over Turkey Creek Trib in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Road 721 over Turkey Creek Trib carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Road 721 over Turkey Creek Trib?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Road 721 over Turkey Creek Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.