US Bridges

Road 702 over Walnut Creek Trib

Good

Richardson County, Nebraska · 1.5N 1.0E of Reserve Ks · Structure no. C007413857

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 702 over Walnut Creek Trib is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 702 over Walnut Creek Trib in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2034. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 28 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
Location1.5N 1.0E of Reserve Ks
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0001, -95.5402
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2004)
Projected traffic20 by 2034
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 2010, making it 15 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 15 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Road 702 over Walnut Creek Trib?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road 702 over Walnut Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.