US Bridges

Coll 7934 over Big Papillion Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 138th & State · Structure no. C002821025

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7934 over Big Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7934 over Big Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 3,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,764 by 2033. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7934
CrossesBig Papillion Creek
Location138th & State
RouteCounty Highway 3812
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.335, -96.1283
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2011)
Projected traffic6,764 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 7934 over Big Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Coll 7934 over Big Papillion 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7934 over Big Papillion Creek carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Coll 7934 over Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7934 over Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.