US Bridges

Road 703 over Sappa Creek

FairPosted for load

Furnas County, Nebraska · 8S of Hendley · Structure no. C003324820

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 703 over Sappa Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Road 703 over Sappa Creek in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 703
CrossesSappa Creek
Location8S of Hendley
RouteCounty Highway 248
CountyFurnas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0162, -99.966
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed68.4 mi (110 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 Road 703 over Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 703 over Sappa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Road 703 over Sappa Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 703 over Sappa Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Road 703 over Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.