US Bridges

Coll 7646 over Belmar Creek

FairPosted for load

Antelope County, Nebraska · .2E of Neligh · Structure no. C000214410P

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
355
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7646 over Belmar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7646 over Belmar Creek in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 355 vehicles a day, projected to reach 603 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7646
CrossesBelmar Creek
Location.2E of Neligh
RouteCounty Highway 7646
CountyAntelope County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.1292, -98.0109
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (1998)
Projected traffic603 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Coll 7646 over Belmar Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7646 over Belmar Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Coll 7646 over Belmar Creek carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7646 over Belmar Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7646 over Belmar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.