US Bridges

726 RD over Little Nemaha River Trib

GoodPosted for load

Nemaha County, Nebraska · .5N 3.6W of Nemaha · Structure no. C006432630

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

726 RD over Little Nemaha River Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 726 RD over Little Nemaha River Trib in Nemaha County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 90 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Carries726 RD
CrossesLittle Nemaha River Trib
Location.5N 3.6W of Nemaha
RouteCounty Highway 326
Coordinates40.3493, -95.7394
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.1 US tons
Inventory rating6.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2003)
Projected traffic8 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 726 RD over Little Nemaha River Trib built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is 726 RD over Little Nemaha River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 726 RD over Little Nemaha River Trib carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 726 RD over Little Nemaha River Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 726 RD over Little Nemaha River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.