US Bridges

Coll 7848 over Rawhide Creek

Good

Dodge County, Nebraska · Rd. 29 Bet. W & X · Structure no. C002705710

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7848 over Rawhide Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7848 over Rawhide Creek in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 62 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesColl 7848
CrossesRawhide Creek
LocationRd. 29 Bet. W & X
RouteCounty Highway 7848
Coordinates41.4077, -96.3675
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1998)
Projected traffic221 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 7848 over Rawhide Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Coll 7848 over Rawhide 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7848 over Rawhide Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Coll 7848 over Rawhide Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7848 over Rawhide Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.