US Bridges

Road 700 over N Fk Swan Creek Trib

Good

Saline County, Nebraska · 4E 5.5N of Tobias · Structure no. C007601315

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 700 over N Fk Swan Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Road 700 over N Fk Swan Creek Trib in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 700
CrossesN Fk Swan Creek Trib
Location4E 5.5N of Tobias
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountySaline County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.502, -97.255
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic36 by 2030
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 Road 700 over N Fk Swan Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 700 over N Fk Swan Creek Trib 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 2024.

How much traffic does Road 700 over N Fk Swan Creek Trib carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 700 over N Fk Swan Creek Trib?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Road 700 over N Fk Swan Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.