US Bridges

Road 702 over Walnut Creek Trib

GoodPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 1.6N 0.5W of Reserve Ks · Structure no. C007413850

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 702 over Walnut Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 702 over Walnut Creek Trib in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 44 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 702
CrossesWalnut Creek Trib
Location1.6N 0.5W of Reserve Ks
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0002, -95.57202
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic44 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 Road 702 over Walnut Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 702 over Walnut Creek Trib 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Road 702 over Walnut Creek Trib carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Road 702 over Walnut Creek Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Road 702 over Walnut Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.