FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

641 AV - 703T/705R

Carrying 641 AV - 703T/705R over HONEY CREEK

6.2S 1E DAW(641-703T/705), Richardson, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 641 AV - 703T/705R

The 641 AV - 703T/705R bridge in Richardson, Nebraska carries 641 AV - 703T/705R over HONEY CREEK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 23.5 meters (77 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How 641 AV - 703T/705R compares

▲ 8.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 22%
Higher load rating than 78% of Nebraska bridges
259
Bridges in Richardson · 35 in Poor condition
641 AV - 703T/705R 36.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
36.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
23.5 m (77 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
40 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C007402305

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

641 AV - 703T/705R is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare 641 AV - 703T/705R against other structures in Richardson and across Nebraska. Nebraska bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for 641 AV - 703T/705R?

641 AV - 703T/705R in Richardson, Nebraska has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 641 AV - 703T/705R inspected?

641 AV - 703T/705R's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 40 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 641 AV - 703T/705R is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 641 AV - 703T/705R?

641 AV - 703T/705R has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 641 AV - 703T/705R?

641 AV - 703T/705R is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 641 AV - 703T/705R and does age affect safety?

641 AV - 703T/705R was built in 1935, making it 91 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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