US Bridges

Coll 7801 over East Bow Creek Trib

Fair

Cedar County, Nebraska · 6.5S of Obert · Structure no. C001424740

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7801 over East Bow Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7801 over East Bow Creek Trib in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7801
CrossesEast Bow Creek Trib
Location6.5S of Obert
RouteCounty Highway 7801
CountyCedar County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.5893, -97.0348
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1998)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
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 7801 over East Bow Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7801 over East Bow Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7801 over East Bow Creek Trib carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7801 over East Bow Creek Trib?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7801 over East Bow Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.