US Bridges

Coll 7327 over Minnechaduza Creek

Fair

Cherry County, Nebraska · .2N of Valentine · Structure no. C0E1605905

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7327 over Minnechaduza Creek is a steel culvert carrying Coll 7327 over Minnechaduza Creek in Cherry County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesColl 7327
CrossesMinnechaduza Creek
Location.2N of Valentine
RouteCounty Highway 7327
Coordinates42.8857, -100.5515
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (1998)
Projected traffic280 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 7327 over Minnechaduza Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7327 over Minnechaduza Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Coll 7327 over Minnechaduza Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7327 over Minnechaduza Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Coll 7327 over Minnechaduza Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.