US Bridges

730 RD over Big Nemaha N Fk Trib

Good

Johnson County, Nebraska · 2.2W 2.5N of Tecumseh · Structure no. C004902535

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

730 RD over Big Nemaha N Fk Trib is a steel culvert carrying 730 RD over Big Nemaha N Fk Trib in Johnson 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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Carries730 RD
CrossesBig Nemaha N Fk Trib
Location2.2W 2.5N of Tecumseh
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyJohnson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.407, -96.2382
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 730 RD over Big Nemaha N Fk Trib built?

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

What condition is 730 RD over Big Nemaha N Fk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 730 RD over Big Nemaha N Fk Trib carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 730 RD over Big Nemaha N Fk Trib?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns 730 RD over Big Nemaha N Fk Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.