710 RD-650 / 651 a over Goolsby Creek
PoorPosted for loadRichardson County, Nebraska · 2S4E Verdon (710-650/651) · Structure no. C007432220
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 129 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
710 RD-650 / 651 a over Goolsby Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 710 RD-650 / 651 a over Goolsby Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 710 RD-650 / 651 a over Goolsby Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is 710 RD-650 / 651 a over Goolsby Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does 710 RD-650 / 651 a over Goolsby Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is 710 RD-650 / 651 a over Goolsby Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 710 RD-650 / 651 a over Goolsby Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.