US Bridges

648 AV-710 / 711 R over Muddy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 1.5S2E VERD(648-710/711) · Structure no. C007413710

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

648 AV-710 / 711 R over Muddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 648 AV-710 / 711 R over Muddy Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2041. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Carries648 AV-710 / 711 R
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1.5S2E VERD(648-710/711)
RouteCounty Highway 137
Coordinates40.1231, -95.6715
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic52 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 648 AV-710 / 711 R over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 648 AV-710 / 711 R 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does 648 AV-710 / 711 R over Muddy Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 648 AV-710 / 711 R over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 648 AV-710 / 711 R over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.