US Bridges

647 BL-718T / 719R over Whiskey Run

FairPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · .5N SHUBERT(647-718T/719) · Structure no. C007413505P

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

647 BL-718T / 719R over Whiskey Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 647 BL-718T / 719R over Whiskey Run 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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Carries647 BL-718T / 719R
CrossesWhiskey Run
Location.5N SHUBERT(647-718T/719)
RouteCounty Highway 0P135
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2455, -95.6812
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.4 US tons
Inventory rating8.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic85 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 647 BL-718T / 719R over Whiskey Run built?

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

What condition is 647 BL-718T / 719R over Whiskey Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 647 BL-718T / 719R over Whiskey Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 647 BL-718T / 719R over Whiskey Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 647 BL-718T / 719R over Whiskey Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.