US Bridges

Road 705 over Sappa Creek

Good

Furnas County, Nebraska · 6S .7W Beaver City · Structure no. C003324420

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
75 ft
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 705 over Sappa Creek is a steel culvert carrying Road 705 over Sappa Creek in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 705
CrossesSappa Creek
Location6S .7W Beaver City
RouteCounty Highway 244
CountyFurnas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.045, -99.8383
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 705 over Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 705 over Sappa 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Road 705 over Sappa Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 705 over Sappa Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road 705 over Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.