US Bridges

Coll 7698 over S Br Pebble Creek

FairPosted for load

Cuming County, Nebraska · 3S 3.5W of Aloys · Structure no. C002004403

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7698 over S Br Pebble Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7698 over S Br Pebble Creek in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesColl 7698
CrossesS Br Pebble Creek
Location3S 3.5W of Aloys
RouteCounty Highway 7698
Coordinates41.7863, -96.9757
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5.5 US tons
Inventory rating3.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (1998)
Projected traffic93 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 7698 over S Br Pebble Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7698 over S Br Pebble 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7698 over S Br Pebble Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7698 over S Br Pebble Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7698 over S Br Pebble Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.