US Bridges

Coll 7327 over Minnechaduza Creek

Fair

Cherry County, Nebraska · .7N Valentine · Structure no. C0E1616105

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7327 over Minnechaduza Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7327 over Minnechaduza Creek in Cherry County, Nebraska. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7327
CrossesMinnechaduza Creek
Location.7N Valentine
RouteCounty Highway 7327
CountyCherry County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.8898, -100.5346
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1998)
Projected traffic255 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 7327 over Minnechaduza Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 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 150 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7327 over Minnechaduza Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7327 over Minnechaduza Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.