US Bridges

CO RD 750/COL 7296 over North Plum Creek

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · 6W N21 Frontier Cl · Structure no. C002405005

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 750/COL 7296 over North Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 750/COL 7296 over North Plum Creek in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 90 years old, older 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCO RD 750/COL 7296
CrossesNorth Plum Creek
Location6W N21 Frontier Cl
RouteCounty Highway 7296
Coordinates40.7, -100.15
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (1998)
Projected traffic76 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 CO RD 750/COL 7296 over North Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is CO RD 750/COL 7296 over North Plum 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 750/COL 7296 over North Plum Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is CO RD 750/COL 7296 over North Plum Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 750/COL 7296 over North Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.