US Bridges

656 AV-704/ 706 RD over Muddy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 73/1594.4E.3S(656-704706) · Structure no. C007405310

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

656 AV-704/ 706 RD over Muddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 656 AV-704/ 706 RD over Muddy Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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Carries656 AV-704/ 706 RD
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location73/1594.4E.3S(656-704706)
RouteCounty Highway 3615
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.052, -95.5204
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2021)
Projected traffic190 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 656 AV-704/ 706 RD over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 656 AV-704/ 706 RD over Muddy 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does 656 AV-704/ 706 RD over Muddy Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 656 AV-704/ 706 RD over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 656 AV-704/ 706 RD over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.