US Bridges

641 Av - 703T/705R over Honey Creek

PoorPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 6.2S 1E DAW(641-703T/705) · Structure no. C007402305

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

641 Av - 703T/705R over Honey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 641 Av - 703T/705R over Honey Creek in Richardson 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 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 52 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Carries641 Av - 703T/705R
CrossesHoney Creek
Location6.2S 1E DAW(641-703T/705)
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates40.0336, -95.8034
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic52 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 641 Av - 703T/705R over Honey Creek built?

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

What condition is 641 Av - 703T/705R over Honey 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 641 Av - 703T/705R over Honey Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 641 Av - 703T/705R over Honey Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 641 Av - 703T/705R over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.