US Bridges

720 Road over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Harlan County, Nebraska · 3S 1W of Ragan · Structure no. C004231405

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

720 Road over Turkey Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 720 Road over Turkey Creek in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries720 Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location3S 1W of Ragan
RouteCounty Highway 314
CountyHarlan County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2637, -99.3133
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.7 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2003)
Projected traffic8 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 720 Road over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 720 Road over Turkey 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 720 Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 720 Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 720 Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.