US Bridges

715TR-643 / 645 a over Muddy Creek

Good

Richardson County, Nebraska · 2S 1E ST (715T-643/645AV) · Structure no. C007411015P

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

715TR-643 / 645 a over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 715TR-643 / 645 a over Muddy Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries715TR-643 / 645 a
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location2S 1E ST (715T-643/645AV)
RouteCounty Highway 0P110
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1967, -95.75
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 715TR-643 / 645 a over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 715TR-643 / 645 a 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 715TR-643 / 645 a over Muddy Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 715TR-643 / 645 a over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 715TR-643 / 645 a over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.