US Bridges

Road 4700 over Stream

Good

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · 7S Ruskin · Structure no. C006504503

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 4700 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Road 4700 over Stream in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 4700
CrossesStream
Location7S Ruskin
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyNuckolls County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.05088, -97.85878
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating84.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 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 Road 4700 over Stream built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 4700 over Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Road 4700 over Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 4700 over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Road 4700 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.