US Bridges

607 RD over Laflins Branch

Good

Johnson County, Nebraska · 1.5NW of Crab Orchard · Structure no. C004920310

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

607 RD over Laflins Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 607 RD over Laflins Branch in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2033. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries607 RD
CrossesLaflins Branch
Location1.5NW of Crab Orchard
RouteCounty Highway 203
CountyJohnson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3541, -96.4448
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic47 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 607 RD over Laflins Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 607 RD over Laflins Branch 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 607 RD over Laflins Branch carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 607 RD over Laflins Branch?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 607 RD over Laflins Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.