US Bridges

Coll 7947 over Rawhide Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 2E 2.7N of Valley · Structure no. C002801730

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
986
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7947 over Rawhide Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7947 over Rawhide Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 6 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 986 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,084 by 2033. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7947
CrossesRawhide Creek
Location2E 2.7N of Valley
RouteCounty Highway 7947
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3624, -96.3117
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic986 (2005)
Projected traffic1,084 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 7947 over Rawhide Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Coll 7947 over Rawhide 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7947 over Rawhide Creek carry?

About 986 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Coll 7947 over Rawhide Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7947 over Rawhide Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.