US Bridges

Coll 7797 over Pearl Creek Tributary

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Cedar County, Nebraska · 1.0N 4.5W of Coleridge · Structure no. C001422108

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7797 over Pearl Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Coll 7797 over Pearl Creek Tributary in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7797
CrossesPearl Creek Tributary
Location1.0N 4.5W of Coleridge
RouteCounty Highway 7797
CountyCedar County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.5261, -97.2893
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating80.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic195 by 2033
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7797 over Pearl Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7797 over Pearl Creek Tributary 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7797 over Pearl Creek Tributary carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Coll 7797 over Pearl Creek Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns Coll 7797 over Pearl Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.