US Bridges

644 AV-709TR/711rd over Stream

FairPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 1.7S2W Verd (644-709/711) · Structure no. C007432905

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

644 AV-709TR/711rd over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 644 AV-709TR/711rd over Stream in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries644 AV-709TR/711rd
CrossesStream
Location1.7S2W Verd (644-709/711)
RouteCounty Highway 329
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1228, -95.7469
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic32 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 644 AV-709TR/711rd over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is 644 AV-709TR/711rd over Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 644 AV-709TR/711rd over Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 644 AV-709TR/711rd over Stream?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 644 AV-709TR/711rd over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.