US Bridges

Coll 7632 over North Shell Creek

Good

Boone County, Nebraska · 2.5S 12.7E of Petersburg · Structure no. C000621625

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7632 over North Shell Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Coll 7632 over North Shell Creek in Boone County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesColl 7632
CrossesNorth Shell Creek
Location2.5S 12.7E of Petersburg
RouteCounty Highway 7632
Coordinates41.8147, -97.8375
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1998)
Projected traffic42 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 7632 over North Shell Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Coll 7632 over North Shell 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7632 over North Shell Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7632 over North Shell Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7632 over North Shell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.