US Bridges

650 AV-709 T/710 R over Muddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 3N1.5W Fc (650-709T/710R) · Structure no. C007414105

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

650 AV-709 T/710 R over Muddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 650 AV-709 T/710 R over Muddy Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 442 by 2040. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries650 AV-709 T/710 R
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location3N1.5W Fc (650-709T/710R)
RouteCounty Highway 7895
Coordinates40.1139, -95.6339
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2023)
Projected traffic442 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 650 AV-709 T/710 R over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 650 AV-709 T/710 R over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 650 AV-709 T/710 R over Muddy Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 650 AV-709 T/710 R over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 650 AV-709 T/710 R over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.