US Bridges

712 RD-654 / 655 a over Halfbreed Creek

GoodPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 73/N67 6.5E (712-654/655) · Structure no. C007431835

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

712 RD-654 / 655 a over Halfbreed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 712 RD-654 / 655 a over Halfbreed Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries712 RD-654 / 655 a
CrossesHalfbreed Creek
Location73/N67 6.5E (712-654/655)
RouteCounty Highway 3620
Coordinates40.1452, -95.5495
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2023)
Projected traffic145 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 712 RD-654 / 655 a over Halfbreed Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 712 RD-654 / 655 a over Halfbreed 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 712 RD-654 / 655 a over Halfbreed Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 712 RD-654 / 655 a over Halfbreed Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 712 RD-654 / 655 a over Halfbreed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.