US Bridges

Coll 7872 over Elk Creek

Good

Dakota County, Nebraska · 3.2S 4.9W of Hubbard · Structure no. C002202805

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7872 over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7872 over Elk Creek in Dakota County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesColl 7872
CrossesElk Creek
Location3.2S 4.9W of Hubbard
RouteCounty Highway 7872
Coordinates42.3366, -96.6851
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1998)
Projected traffic60 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 7872 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7872 over Elk 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 7872 over Elk Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7872 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7872 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.