US Bridges

654 AV-707 / 708 R over Muddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 1.7NE Fc (654-707/708) · Structure no. C007414915

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

654 AV-707 / 708 R over Muddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 654 AV-707 / 708 R over Muddy Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2040. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries654 AV-707 / 708 R
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1.7NE Fc (654-707/708)
RouteCounty Highway 149
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0778, -95.5583
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic119 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 654 AV-707 / 708 R over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 654 AV-707 / 708 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 654 AV-707 / 708 R over Muddy Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 654 AV-707 / 708 R over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 654 AV-707 / 708 R over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.