US Bridges

Coll 7465 over Dry Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 3.2N 3.5W of Pleasanton · Structure no. C001012935

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7465 over Dry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7465 over Dry Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesColl 7465
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.2N 3.5W of Pleasanton
RouteCounty Highway 7465
Coordinates41.0222, -99.1599
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 7465 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7465 over Dry 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7465 over Dry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Coll 7465 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7465 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.