US Bridges

705 RD-637/639BLVD over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 5.5S 2W DAW(705-637/639B) · Structure no. C007403220

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

705 RD-637/639BLVD over Spring Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 705 RD-637/639BLVD over Spring 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries705 RD-637/639BLVD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location5.5S 2W DAW(705-637/639B)
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.044, -95.8695
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.7 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 by 2033
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 705 RD-637/639BLVD over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is 705 RD-637/639BLVD over Spring 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 705 RD-637/639BLVD over Spring Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 705 RD-637/639BLVD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 705 RD-637/639BLVD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.