US Bridges

Coll 7417 over Spring Creek

Fair

Custer County, Nebraska · 2E 3.7N of Callaway #508 · Structure no. C002144105

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7417 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Coll 7417 over Spring Creek in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7417
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2E 3.7N of Callaway #508
RouteCounty Highway 7417
CountyCuster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3459, -99.8731
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1998)
Projected traffic153 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 7417 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7417 over Spring 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 7417 over Spring Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7417 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7417 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.