US Bridges

717 RD-643 / 644 a over Hoosier Creek

FairPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · .5SE STELLA(717-643/644) · Structure no. C007410820

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

About this bridge

717 RD-643 / 644 a over Hoosier Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 717 RD-643 / 644 a over Hoosier 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 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries717 RD-643 / 644 a
CrossesHoosier Creek
Location.5SE STELLA(717-643/644)
RouteCounty Highway 108
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2183, -95.7585
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic59 by 2040
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 717 RD-643 / 644 a over Hoosier Creek built?

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

What condition is 717 RD-643 / 644 a over Hoosier 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 717 RD-643 / 644 a over Hoosier Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 717 RD-643 / 644 a over Hoosier Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 717 RD-643 / 644 a over Hoosier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.