US Bridges

Coll 7778 over Stream

Good

Colfax County, Nebraska · 5.2S .9E of Howells · Structure no. C001901635

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7778 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Coll 7778 over Stream in Colfax County, Nebraska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesColl 7778
CrossesStream
Location5.2S .9E of Howells
RouteCounty Highway 7778
Coordinates41.6411, -96.9838
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 inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (1998)
Projected traffic76 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7778 over Stream built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7778 over Stream 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Coll 7778 over Stream carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7778 over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Coll 7778 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.