US Bridges

Coll 7237 over Stinking Water Creek

Good

Chase County, Nebraska · 7.5N of Wauneta · Structure no. C001507310

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7237 over Stinking Water Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Coll 7237 over Stinking Water Creek in Chase County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesColl 7237
CrossesStinking Water Creek
Location7.5N of Wauneta
RouteCounty Highway 7237
Coordinates40.5339, -101.3631
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic272 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 7237 over Stinking Water Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7237 over Stinking 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7237 over Stinking Water Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Coll 7237 over Stinking Water Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Coll 7237 over Stinking Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.