US Bridges

729 Road over Beatty Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Nebraska · 2S .6E of ST Mary · Structure no. C004912010

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

729 Road over Beatty Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 729 Road over Beatty Creek in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries729 Road
CrossesBeatty Creek
Location2S .6E of ST Mary
RouteCounty Highway 120
CountyJohnson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3924, -96.2788
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 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 729 Road over Beatty Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 729 Road over Beatty 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 729 Road over Beatty Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 729 Road over Beatty Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 729 Road over Beatty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.