US Bridges

Road 720 over Turkey Creek

Good

Furnas County, Nebraska · .7S 2E of Edison · Structure no. C003331410

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 720 over Turkey Creek is a steel culvert carrying Road 720 over Turkey Creek in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 720
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location.7S 2E of Edison
RouteCounty Highway 314
CountyFurnas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2635, -99.7313
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 720 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 720 over Turkey 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 2023.

How much traffic does Road 720 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 720 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Road 720 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.