717 RD-640/641 Av over Little Muddy Creek
PoorPosted for loadRichardson County, Nebraska · .5S 2W STEL(717-640/641) · Structure no. C007400815
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
717 RD-640/641 Av over Little Muddy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 717 RD-640/641 Av over Little Muddy Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 100 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 4 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 717 RD-640/641 Av over Little Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is 717 RD-640/641 Av over Little Muddy 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does 717 RD-640/641 Av over Little Muddy Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is 717 RD-640/641 Av over Little Muddy Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns 717 RD-640/641 Av over Little Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.