US Bridges

RD 711 over N Fork of Big Nemaha

Good

Pawnee County, Nebraska · 2.7E 2.5S of Table Rock · Structure no. C006711810P

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 711 over N Fork of Big Nemaha is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 711 over N Fork of Big Nemaha in Pawnee County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2033. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesRD 711
CrossesN Fork of Big Nemaha
Location2.7E 2.5S of Table Rock
RouteCounty Highway 7901
Coordinates40.138, -96.024
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1998)
Projected traffic136 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 RD 711 over N Fork of Big Nemaha built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 711 over N Fork of Big Nemaha 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 2024.

How much traffic does RD 711 over N Fork of Big Nemaha carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is RD 711 over N Fork of Big Nemaha?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RD 711 over N Fork of Big Nemaha?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.