US Bridges

705 RD-637 / 639 B over Rattlesnake Creek

GoodPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 5.5S 1W Daw (705-637/639) · Structure no. C007403225

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

705 RD-637 / 639 B over Rattlesnake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 705 RD-637 / 639 B over Rattlesnake Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries705 RD-637 / 639 B
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location5.5S 1W Daw (705-637/639)
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0441, -95.8545
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2041
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 / 639 B over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 705 RD-637 / 639 B over Rattlesnake Creek 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does 705 RD-637 / 639 B over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 705 RD-637 / 639 B over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 705 RD-637 / 639 B over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.