US Bridges

714 RD over Balls Branch

Good

Pawnee County, Nebraska · 2S 2.7W of Steinauer · Structure no. C006711410

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

714 RD over Balls Branch is a steel culvert carrying 714 RD over Balls Branch in Pawnee County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries714 RD
CrossesBalls Branch
Location2S 2.7W of Steinauer
RouteCounty Highway 114
CountyPawnee County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.175, -96.29
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 714 RD over Balls Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 714 RD over Balls 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does 714 RD over Balls Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 714 RD over Balls Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns 714 RD over Balls Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.