US Bridges

710 Trail over Turkey Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pawnee County, Nebraska · .2N 1.7W of Pawnee City · Structure no. C006702005P

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

710 Trail over Turkey Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 710 Trail over Turkey Creek in Pawnee County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Carries710 Trail
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location.2N 1.7W of Pawnee City
RouteCounty Highway 0P20
Coordinates40.124, -96.1873
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5.5 US tons
Inventory rating4.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 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 710 Trail over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is 710 Trail over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does 710 Trail over Turkey Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 710 Trail over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 710 Trail over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.