US Bridges

Coll 7471 over Sweet Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 1.5S 6E of Ravenna · Structure no. C001016735

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7471 over Sweet Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7471 over Sweet Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesColl 7471
CrossesSweet Creek
Location1.5S 6E of Ravenna
RouteCounty Highway 7471
Coordinates40.9967, -98.7981
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 7471 over Sweet Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7471 over Sweet 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7471 over Sweet Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Coll 7471 over Sweet Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7471 over Sweet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.