US Bridges

Road 708 over Driftwood Creek

Good

Hitchcock County, Nebraska · 9S of Culbertson · Structure no. C004433810

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 708 over Driftwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 708 over Driftwood Creek in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 708
CrossesDriftwood Creek
Location9S of Culbertson
RouteCounty Highway 1525
CountyHitchcock County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0867, -100.8433
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2011)
Projected traffic45 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 708 over Driftwood Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 708 over Driftwood 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Road 708 over Driftwood Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Road 708 over Driftwood Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Road 708 over Driftwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.