Coll 7471 over Prairie Creek
GoodBuffalo County, Nebraska · 3W 6.5N of Shelton · Structure no. C001016725
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coll 7471 over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Coll 7471 over Prairie Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coll 7471 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Coll 7471 over Prairie 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Coll 7471 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Coll 7471 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Coll 7471 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.