US Bridges

707 RD-654 / 655 a over Muddy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Richardson County, Nebraska · 2E Fc (707rd-654/655AV) · Structure no. C007452835

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

707 RD-654 / 655 a over Muddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 707 RD-654 / 655 a over Muddy Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2041. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries707 RD-654 / 655 a
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location2E Fc (707rd-654/655AV)
RouteCounty Highway 528
CountyRichardson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0728, -95.5531
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic52 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 707 RD-654 / 655 a over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 707 RD-654 / 655 a over Muddy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 707 RD-654 / 655 a over Muddy Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 707 RD-654 / 655 a over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 707 RD-654 / 655 a over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.