US Bridges

716 RD-654 / 656 a over Goucher Hollow

FairPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 3E1S Barada (716-654/656) · Structure no. C007441020

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

716 RD-654 / 656 a over Goucher Hollow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 716 RD-654 / 656 a over Goucher Hollow in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries716 RD-654 / 656 a
CrossesGoucher Hollow
Location3E1S Barada (716-654/656)
RouteCounty Highway 410
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2043, -95.5248
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 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 716 RD-654 / 656 a over Goucher Hollow built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 716 RD-654 / 656 a over Goucher Hollow 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does 716 RD-654 / 656 a over Goucher Hollow carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 716 RD-654 / 656 a over Goucher Hollow?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 716 RD-654 / 656 a over Goucher Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.