US Bridges

714th RD over Flag Creek

Fair

Harlan County, Nebraska · 3N of Orleans · Structure no. C004222610

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

714th RD over Flag Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 714th RD over Flag Creek in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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Carries714th RD
CrossesFlag Creek
Location3N of Orleans
RouteCounty Highway 226
CountyHarlan County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1761, -99.443
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic135 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 714th RD over Flag Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 714th RD over Flag 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 714th RD over Flag Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 714th RD over Flag Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 714th RD over Flag Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.