US Bridges

637 AV-719 / 720 R over Little Muddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 1N5W Stella (637-719/720) · Structure no. C007411525

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

637 AV-719 / 720 R over Little Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 637 AV-719 / 720 R over Little Muddy Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries637 AV-719 / 720 R
CrossesLittle Muddy Creek
Location1N5W Stella (637-719/720)
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2473, -95.8791
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic51 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 637 AV-719 / 720 R over Little Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 637 AV-719 / 720 R over Little Muddy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 637 AV-719 / 720 R over Little Muddy Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 637 AV-719 / 720 R over Little Muddy Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 637 AV-719 / 720 R over Little Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.