US Bridges

Coll 7881 over Fiddlers Creek

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Dakota County, Nebraska · .4S of Homer · Structure no. C002202515P

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7881 over Fiddlers Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7881 over Fiddlers Creek in Dakota County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 415 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7881
CrossesFiddlers Creek
Location.4S of Homer
RouteCounty Highway 7881
CountyDakota County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.3127, -96.4951
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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (1998)
Projected traffic415 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 7881 over Fiddlers Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7881 over Fiddlers 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Coll 7881 over Fiddlers Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7881 over Fiddlers Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7881 over Fiddlers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.