US Bridges

652 AV-719 / 720 R over Beadow Creek

GoodPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 62/67 4E1.6N (652-719720) · Structure no. C007424540

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

652 AV-719 / 720 R over Beadow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 652 AV-719 / 720 R over Beadow Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries652 AV-719 / 720 R
CrossesBeadow Creek
Location62/67 4E1.6N (652-719720)
RouteCounty Highway 3655
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2561, -95.5975
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic65 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 652 AV-719 / 720 R over Beadow Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 652 AV-719 / 720 R over Beadow Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 652 AV-719 / 720 R over Beadow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 652 AV-719 / 720 R over Beadow Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 652 AV-719 / 720 R over Beadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.