US Bridges

Coll 7407 over Mud Creek

Good

Custer County, Nebraska · S Cl Berwyn #149 · Structure no. C002127913P

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7407 over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7407 over Mud Creek in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 161 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesColl 7407
CrossesMud Creek
LocationS Cl Berwyn #149
RouteCounty Highway 7407
Coordinates41.3465, -99.5009
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (1998)
Projected traffic161 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 7407 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7407 over Mud Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7407 over Mud Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7407 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7407 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.