US Bridges

Coll 7921 over N Br Weeping Water Creek

Good

Cass County, Nebraska · .6N 2.5W of Nehawka · Structure no. C001304505

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7921 over N Br Weeping Water Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7921 over N Br Weeping Water Creek in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesColl 7921
CrossesN Br Weeping Water Creek
Location.6N 2.5W of Nehawka
RouteCounty Highway 7921
Coordinates40.8436, -96.0454
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2013)
Projected traffic70 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7921 over N Br Weeping Water Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7921 over N Br Weeping Water 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 2022.

How much traffic does Coll 7921 over N Br Weeping Water Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Coll 7921 over N Br Weeping Water Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7921 over N Br Weeping Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.