US Bridges

719 RD-637/638 Av over Little Muddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 5W 1N STELLA(719-637/638) · Structure no. C007400420

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

719 RD-637/638 Av over Little Muddy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 719 RD-637/638 Av over Little Muddy Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries719 RD-637/638 Av
CrossesLittle Muddy Creek
Location5W 1N STELLA(719-637/638)
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.247, -95.876
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic68 by 2040
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 719 RD-637/638 Av over Little Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 719 RD-637/638 Av over Little Muddy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does 719 RD-637/638 Av over Little Muddy Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 719 RD-637/638 Av over Little Muddy Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 719 RD-637/638 Av over Little Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.