US Bridges

Coll 7698 over Pebble Creek

Fair

Cuming County, Nebraska · Sjct US275/N32 3S 5.9W · Structure no. C002004430

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7698 over Pebble Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7698 over Pebble Creek in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesColl 7698
CrossesPebble Creek
LocationSjct US275/N32 3S 5.9W
RouteCounty Highway 7698
Coordinates41.7863, -96.8249
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (1998)
Projected traffic105 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7698 over Pebble Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7698 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7698 over Pebble Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7698 over Pebble Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7698 over Pebble Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.