US Bridges

Coll 7227 over Spring Creek

Good

Chase County, Nebraska · 7.2N 2W of Wauneta · Structure no. C001526710

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7227 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Coll 7227 over Spring Creek in Chase County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesColl 7227
CrossesSpring Creek
Location7.2N 2W of Wauneta
RouteCounty Highway 7227
Coordinates40.525, -101.4193
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.
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 length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic115 (2024)
Projected traffic195 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 7227 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7227 over Spring 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 7227 over Spring Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Coll 7227 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Coll 7227 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.