US Bridges

710 RD over Buckley Creek Trib

Good

Jefferson County, Nebraska · 3S .2E of Gladstone · Structure no. C004803405

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

About this bridge

710 RD over Buckley Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying 710 RD over Buckley Creek Trib in Jefferson 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 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries710 RD
CrossesBuckley Creek Trib
Location3S .2E of Gladstone
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyJefferson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.118, -97.305
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 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 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 710 RD over Buckley Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is 710 RD over Buckley Creek Trib 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 2023.

How much traffic does 710 RD over Buckley Creek Trib carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 710 RD over Buckley Creek Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns 710 RD over Buckley Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.