US Bridges

719 RD-651 / 652 a over Beadow Creek

FairPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 1W2N BARADA(719-651/652) · Structure no. C007420445

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

719 RD-651 / 652 a over Beadow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 719 RD-651 / 652 a over Beadow Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries719 RD-651 / 652 a
CrossesBeadow Creek
Location1W2N BARADA(719-651/652)
RouteCounty Highway 204
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2476, -95.5994
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic13 by 2041
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 719 RD-651 / 652 a over Beadow Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 719 RD-651 / 652 a over Beadow 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 2024.

How much traffic does 719 RD-651 / 652 a over Beadow Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 719 RD-651 / 652 a over Beadow Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 719 RD-651 / 652 a over Beadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.