US Bridges

724 RD over Long Branch

Good

Johnson County, Nebraska · 2N 2.2E of Elk Creek · Structure no. C004923045

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

724 RD over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 724 RD over Long Branch in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 54 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 93.2 mi (150 km).

Location

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Carries724 RD
CrossesLong Branch
Location2N 2.2E of Elk Creek
RouteCounty Highway 130
CountyJohnson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3201, -96.0849
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic54 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed93.2 mi (150 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 724 RD over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 724 RD over Long 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 724 RD over Long Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 724 RD over Long Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns 724 RD over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.