US Bridges

Road 730 over Turkey Creek

Good

Gosper County, Nebraska · 11S 1.7W of Smithfield · Structure no. C003714220

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 730 over Turkey Creek is a steel culvert carrying Road 730 over Turkey Creek in Gosper County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 730
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location11S 1.7W of Smithfield
RouteCounty Highway 142
CountyGosper County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4093, -99.7686
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, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic5 (2003)
Projected traffic8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 730 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 730 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Road 730 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 730 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Road 730 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.